I applied for the post more in hope than expectation.

我申请这个职位是希望多于期待。

《牛津词典》

Their hope, and their expectation, was that she was going to be found safe and that she would be returned to her family.

他们的希望和期盼是她被找到时安全无恙并被送回她家。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

He bore too much hope and expectation, which is definitely not good for an individual.

他担负着太多的希望和期望，这对一个人来说肯定不好。

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I hope that the people will understand that I act not in anger, but in expectation of a greater good."

VOA: special.2009.10.08

The build-up, the hype, the hope, expectation, the excitement had all ended in failure.

BBC: Kevin Ratcliffe

People show consideration for others in the hope or expectation that the favour will be returned.

ECONOMIST: The benevolence of self-interest | The

My hope and expectation is, is that the Republicans who blocked this nomination come to their senses.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Speaks on Confirming Richard Cordray