期望過高 believe or assume sb can do more than he can
expect sth from sb
The professor expected respect from his students.
教授期望得到學生的尊敬。
I was expecting a present from her, so I was disappointed I didn\\\'t receive one.
我原來一直盼望能收到她送的禮物,所以因得不到而失望。
I am expecting a letter from him.
我正在等他的來信。
The whole family expects great things from him.
全家人都盼著他干出一番事業來。
Don\\\'t expect sudden improvements from this class.
別指望這個班的學習成績會突然好起來。
The general expects complete obedience from his men.
這位將軍要求他的士兵對他絕對服從。
I didn\\\'t expect such poor work from you.
我不曾料想到你會把工作做得這么差。
expect too much from sb
We expect too much from him.
我們對他寄予很大希望。
Aren\\\'t you expecting too much from your mother, leaving all your children with her while you go on holiday?
你去度假而把孩子們都留給你母親照料,你期望她干的事豈不太多了?