futures
/ˈfjuːtʃəz/ · /ˈfjuːtʃərz/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #6968 in the learning path
期货；期货合约
Definitions
n. Contracts to trade assets later at prices agreed now.
期货；期货合约
Example
My cousin trades wheat futures from her home office.
我表姐在家中的办公室交易小麦期货。
Farmers can use futures to protect themselves against falling crop prices, although these contracts also involve financial risks.
农民可以利用期货防范农作物价格下跌，但这些合约也涉及金融风险。
Collocations
- futures market
- futures contract
- trade futures
- oil futures
Word family
- future (n.)
- future (adj.)
Usage tip
金融义用复数形式；futures contract指期货合约。
FAQ
- What does futures mean?
- Contracts to trade assets later at prices agreed now.
- How is futures pronounced?
- UK /ˈfjuːtʃəz/, US /ˈfjuːtʃərz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
