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promising

/ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/ · /ˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/

CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #4021 in the learning path

有前途的;有希望的

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Definitions

adj. Showing signs of likely future success or improvement.

有前途的;有希望的

Example

Your first attempt looks promising; keep practising every day.

你的初次尝试看起来很有希望;坚持每天练习吧。

Solar energy offers a promising solution for remote communities that lack access to reliable electricity.

太阳能为缺乏可靠电力供应的偏远社区提供了一种前景可期的解决方案。

Collocations

  • promising results
  • promising career
  • promising young artist
  • look promising

Word family

  • promise (n.)
  • promise (v.)
  • promisingly (adv.)

Synonyms

  • encouraging

Antonyms

  • unpromising

Usage tip

表示有成功的潜力,不等于已经成功。

FAQ

What does promising mean?
Showing signs of likely future success or improvement.
How is promising pronounced?
UK /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/, US /ˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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