预料（yù liào）的英文是 "expectation"。

这个词来自拉丁文 "exspectare"，原意是"看待"或"期待"。

例句：

I had high expectations for the movie, but it didn't live up to my expectations. 我对这部电影有很高的预料，但它没有达到我的期望。

The company's profits exceeded expectations. 公司的利润超出了预期。

She didn't meet my expectations as a friend. 她并不符合我对于朋友的预料。