prospect
/ˈprɒspekt/ · /ˈprɑːspekt/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #4165 in the learning path
可能性；预期
Definitions
n. The possibility or expectation that something will happen.
可能性；预期
n. Chances of future success or improvement.
前景；成功机会
v. To search an area for valuable minerals or fuels.
勘探矿藏
Example
The prospect of a beach holiday cheered us up.
想到即将去海边度假，我们的心情好了起来。
Access to vocational training can improve employment prospects for young people in economically disadvantaged regions.
获得职业培训的机会能改善经济欠发达地区年轻人的就业前景。
Collocations
- the prospect of
- employment prospects
- a realistic prospect
- prospect for gold
Word family
- prospective (adj.)
- prospector (n.)
- prospecting (n.)
Synonyms
- possibility
- outlook
Usage tip
前景常用复数prospects；of后可接动名词。
FAQ
- What does prospect mean?
- The possibility or expectation that something will happen. Chances of future success or improvement. To search an area for valuable minerals or fuels.
- How is prospect pronounced?
- UK /ˈprɒspekt/, US /ˈprɑːspekt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
