The difference between fervent hope and ardent expectation
The difference between "ardent hope" and "ardent expectation" is mainly the difference between "hope" and "expectation".
In the Modern Chinese Dictionary (6th Edition), "hope" is explained as: a verb, thinking of achieving a certain goal or a certain situation. noun, a desired end or situation; Aspiration. noun, the object on which hope is pinned. The interpretation of "expect" is: a verb that wants and waits for something to come or the future of a person.
It can be seen that "hope" has more meaning than "expectation", and can be used as both a verb and a noun. Therefore, the word "hope" has a wider scope of application and more application scenarios. For example, in the sentence "I hope you don't let me down again", "hope" is a verb; In the sentence "This is my only hope", "hope" is a noun.
The time span of "hope" and "expectation" is also different. "Hope" can be based on the present, "I want you to apologize to me immediately!" You can also look to the future, "I hope that in 10 years' time, I will be completely free of wealth." The "hope" is focused on the relatively long "future", and "hopes that the railway will be completed and opened to traffic as soon as possible." "I hope that when you grow up, you will contribute to the motherland and serve the people. ”
"Ardent Hope" and "Ardent Expectation" can sometimes be used together, "The teacher earnestly hopes that the students will succeed in their studies and become the pillars of the country when they grow up." "The teacher earnestly hopes that the students will succeed in their studies and become the pillars of the country when they grow up. "Sometimes not," the teacher earnestly hopes that you will correct your mistakes immediately and apologize to your classmates. The word "ardent hope" in this sentence cannot be replaced by "ardent expectation". February** Dynamic Incentive Program