to expect excessively; excessive demand
Meanings
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to demand excessively; to expect too much
Used when someone has unrealistic or excessive expectations of people, situations, or outcomes. Often used in negative constructions with 不.
He only hopes to have a stable job and doesn't expect excessively high income.
We cannot expect perfection from beginners.
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Parents love their children, but should not demand that they be perfect in every way.
noun
excessive demand; unreasonable expectation
Refers to the unreasonable demand itself rather than the act of demanding. Often used in the construction 别无奢求 (to have no other excessive demands).
I just want a quiet working environment and have no other excessive demands.
He doesn't have too many unreasonable expectations for life; peace and health are enough.
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Under these crude conditions, we shouldn't have any excessive expectations.