I applied for the post more in hope than expectation.

　　我申請這個職位是希望多于期待。

　　The expectation is that property prices will rise.

　　預計地產價格會上漲。

　　We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery.

　　我們滿懷信心地期待著完全康復。

　　There was an air of expectation and great curiosity.

　　有著一種期待和好奇的感覺。

　　The mood is one of paranoia and expectation of war.

　　那是一種對戰爭既畏懼又期待的心理。