“预想的”常见的英文表达有 expected、anticipated 或 foreseen，具体使用哪个词取决于语境：
Expected：最常用，表示基于合理推断或预先的期望，强调对某事的预料或期待。
例句：The results were expected to be positive.（预计结果会是积极的。）
Anticipated：更强调提前对未来事件或情况的预期和准备，常带有主动期待或防范的意味。
例句：We had anticipated some challenges but were still surprised by their severity.（我们预料到会有一些挑战，但还是对它们的严重程度感到惊讶。）
Foreseen：指通过思考、分析或预测而提前看到或知道某事会发生，侧重于通过洞察力预见。
例句：The potential risks were foreseen but not adequately addressed.（潜在的风险已被预见，但并未得到妥善解决。）