England expects
/ˌɪŋɡlənd ɪkˈspekts/
/ˌɪŋɡlənd ɪkˈspekts/
- the first words of a famous signal sent by Admiral Nelson to the ships he commanded, before the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The full signal was 'England expects that every man will do his duty.’ The phrase 'England expects' is sometimes used in a humorous way today
英格兰期望:纳尔逊海军上将在1805年特拉法加战役前向他指挥的舰船发出的著名信号的第一句话。完整的信号是“英格兰期望每个人都将履行职责。” 今天,有时会以幽默的方式使用“英格兰期望”一词 - England expects nothing less than a win in today's match.
英格兰队希望在今天的比赛中获胜。
- England expects nothing less than a win in today's match.