1. There was an expectant stir from the audience. 观众中传出了一阵期待的骚动。
2. On the tiny nursery's sandy beach, the expectant mothers carve out nests and lay their eggs before heading back home. 在那块小小的幼儿沙滩上，怀孕的绿海龟会挖一个窝，然后产下卵，之后离开这里返回老家。
3. A lot of expectant couples, especially those struggling with fertility issues, also deal with uncertainty each month as they wait to determine whether they are pregnant. 很多想要孩子的夫妇，尤其是那些为了生育问题而苦恼的夫妇，在等待确定是否怀孕时，每个月也都会面临不确定性。
英英解释
adj.
1. marked by eager anticipation
2. in an advanced stage of pregnancy
