What does future mean?

The time ahead, or what will happen to someone or something. Happening or existing at a time after the present.

How is future pronounced?

UK /ˈfjuːtʃə/, US /ˈfjuːtʃər/.

/ˈfjuːtʃə/ · /ˈfjuːtʃər/

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未来；前途

n. The time ahead, or what will happen to someone or something.

未来；前途

adj. Happening or existing at a time after the present.

未来的；将来的

We talked about our future while walking home.

我们走路回家时聊了聊我们的未来。

Governments should invest in renewable energy to protect the environment for future generations worldwide.

各国政府应投资可再生能源，为世界各地的子孙后代保护环境。

in the future指将来；英式in future常指从今以后。

What does future mean?: The time ahead, or what will happen to someone or something. Happening or existing at a time after the present.
How is future pronounced?: UK /ˈfjuːtʃə/, US /ˈfjuːtʃər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.