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Contiluo Posted 14 years ago
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I'm confused with the usage of "look forward to" and "anticipate". Several days ago, I got an e-mail from my colleague who invited me to join a one-day group tour to Keelung. I'm very glad to receive the message and willing to take the tour. I have not booked the trip, but now I have to response to his invitation. Since #1 means that I have booked the trip, the phrase "look forward to" here is unacceptable in my original meanings. Which of the following expressions is acceptable?
1. I'm looking forward to the one-day trip to Keelung. (unacceptable in my original meanings for I haven't booked)
2. I'm anticipating the one-day trip to Keelung.
3. I'm hoping for the one-day trip to Keelung.
4. I'm longing for the one-day trip to Keeling.
1. I'm looking forward to the one-day trip to Keelung. (unacceptable in my original meanings for I haven't booked)
2. I'm anticipating the one-day trip to Keelung.
3. I'm hoping for the one-day trip to Keelung.
4. I'm longing for the one-day trip to Keeling.
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Hi, #1 is the natural expression, Just include the fact that you have not yet booked, or that you would like to book. eg I'm looking forward to the trip. Please add my name to the list.
- Hi, #1 is the natural expression, Just include the fact that you have not yet booked, or that you would like to book.
- eg I'm looking forward to the trip.
- Please add my name to the list.
- Clive
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Hi,
#1 is the natural expression, Just include the fact that you have not yet booked, or that you would like to book.
eg I'm looking forward to the trip. Please add my name to the list.
Clive
#1 is the natural expression, Just include the fact that you have not yet booked, or that you would like to book.
eg I'm looking forward to the trip. Please add my name to the list.
Clive
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If you are NOT sure you will book the trip:
I hope to be able to go on the trip to Keelung. I know that I would enjoy it very much. I will make a decision and let you know.
If you are sure you will book the trip:
I'm looking forward to the one-day trip to Keelung. I will make my arrangements shortly.
If you know you cannot go on the tr
I hope to be able to go on the trip to Keelung. I know that I would enjoy it very much. I will make a decision and let you know.
If you are sure you will book the trip:
I'm looking forward to the one-day trip to Keelung. I will make my arrangements shortly.
If you know you cannot go on the tr
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