prospect

美 [ˈprɑːspekt]英 [ˈprɒspekt , prəˈspekt]
  • n.前景;展望;希望;前途;可能性;设想;风景;成功的机会;(竞赛中的)有望获胜者
  • vi.探矿;勘探

复数: prospects 过去式: prospected 现在分词: prospecting 过去分词: prospected 第三人称单数: prospects

pro- 向前,在前 + spect 看

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noun

1

可能性;希望
the possibility that sth will happen

There is no immediate prospect of peace.

短期内没有和平的可能。

A place in the semi-finals is in prospect (= likely to happen) .

可望争得半决赛权。

There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid.

有理由相信他会偿还债务的。

2

前景;展望;设想
an idea of what might or will happen in the future

an exciting prospect

令人兴奋的前景

Travelling alone around the world is a daunting prospect.

想象着将要只身走遍世界颇令人心悸。

The prospect of becoming a father filled him with alarm.

一想到将为人父他就满怀忧思。

3

成功的机会;前景;前途
the chances of being successful

good job/employment/career prospects

美好的工作 / 就业 / 事业前途

At 25 he was an unemployed musician with no prospects.

25岁的他是个没有工作、前途渺茫的乐师。

Long-term prospects for the economy have improved.

长期的经济前景已有所改善。

What are the prospects of promotion in this job?

做这份工作有多少晋升的机会?

4

(竞赛中的)有望获胜者
a person who is likely to be successful in a competition

She is one of Canada's best prospects for a gold medal.

她是加拿大最有希望夺金的选手之一。

5

风景;景色
a wide view of an area of land, etc.

a delightful prospect of the lake

令人心旷神怡的湖上风光

verb

探矿;勘探
to search an area for gold, minerals, oil, etc.

Thousands moved to the area to prospect for gold.

数以千计的人涌入那个地区淘金。

to prospect for new clients

寻找新客户

prospect

频次

  • 2
    N-VAR 可能性;希望
    If there is some prospect of something happening, there is a possibility that it will happen.

    Unfortunately, there is little prospect of seeing these big questions answered...

    不幸的是,几乎不可能看到这些重大问题得到回复。

  • 3
    N-SING 期望中的事;将要发生的事;预期;展望
    A particular prospect is something that you expect or know is going to happen.

    They now face the prospect of having to wear a cycling helmet by law...

    他们现在面临的情形是:不久将需要依法佩戴摩托车头盔。

  • 4
    N-PLURAL (尤指事业的)成功机会,前景,前途
    Someone's prospects are their chances of being successful, especially in their career.

    I chose to work abroad to improve my career prospects.

    我选择出国工作以求在事业上有更好的发展。

  • 5
    VERB 勘探;勘察
    When people prospect for oil, gold, or some other valuable substance, they look for it in the ground or under the sea.

    He had prospected for minerals everywhere from the Gobi Desert to the Transvaal...

    他已在从戈壁沙漠到德兰士瓦的无数地方勘探过矿藏。

  • He was involved in oil, zinc and lead prospecting.

    他参与了石油、锌和铅的勘探。

  • The discovery of gold brought a flood of prospectors into the Territories.

    金子的发现吸引了大量的勘探者进入这些地区。

noun

1
a prediction of the course of a disease
Synonym: prognosis medical prognosis
2
the visual percept of a region
the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views
Synonym: view aspect scene vista panorama
3
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
Synonym: expectation outlook
4
someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
Synonym: candidate
5
the possibility of future success
his prospects as a writer are excellent
Synonym: chance

verb

1
explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
2
search for something desirable
prospect a job

数据来源:WordNet

  1. They are just bringing up all their old rehashed claims with no prospect or vision for the future .

    他们只不过是在老调重弹,提出的声明中没有对未来的展望或设想。

  2. The development and prospect of technology and equipment in paper industry

    造纸工业技术与装备六十年发展与未来展望

  3. I 'm really excited at the prospect of working abroad .

    我对有希望到国外工作着实很激动。

  4. The prospect of a year in India greatly excited her .

    有望在印度待上一年使她激动万分。

  5. The prospects for the immediate future are good .

    短期内前景乐观。

  6. Long-term prospects for the economy have improved .

    长期的经济前景已有所改善。

  7. Thousands moved to the area to prospect for gold .

    数以千计的人涌入那个地区淘金。

  8. The new job is not a promotion as such , but it has good prospects .

    担任这一新的职务算不上是真正的提职,不过有美好的前途。

  9. Starting a new job can be a daunting prospect .

    开始一项新工作有时会让人望而却步。

  10. The prospect of a month without work was beckoning her .

    一个月的闲暇时光令她神往。

  11. I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects .

    我和老板就我的事业前景进行了一次长谈。

  12. She is one of Canada 's best prospects for a gold medal .

    她是加拿大最有希望夺金的选手之一。

  13. They are less sanguine about the company 's long-term prospects .

    他们对公司的远景不那么乐观。

  14. I was elated by the prospect of the new job ahead .

    我为眼前新工作的前景所鼓舞。

  15. There 's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid .

    有理由相信他会偿还债务的。

  16. The prospect of a long wait in the rain did not appeal .

    想到要在雨中久等使人扫兴。

  17. Travelling alone around the world is a daunting prospect .

    想象着将要只身走遍世界颇令人心悸。

  18. For many kids leaving college the prospect of unemployment beckons .

    许多刚踏出大学校门的孩子可能面临着失业。

  19. The prospect of studying for another five years was distinctly unappealing .

    未来还需要再学五年,真是让人厌烦。

  20. I don 't relish the prospect of getting up early tomorrow .

    我可不愿意明天早上早起。

  21. He could not reconcile himself to the prospect of losing her .

    他一想到有可能失去她,就觉得难以忍受。

  22. Young people are lured to the city by the prospect of a job and money .

    年轻人希望打工赚钱,从而被诱惑到城市。

  23. He came to be seen as a drag on his own party 's prospects .

    他逐渐被看成是阻碍自己的党走向未来的绊脚石。

  24. There is a mood of pessimism in the company about future job prospects .

    公司中有一种对工作前景悲观的情绪。

  25. Her future career prospects look dim .

    她的前程看来很暗淡。

  26. The prospect of growing old fills me with dread .

    想到人会一天天老下去便使我充满恐惧。

  27. She made no attempt to hide her displeasure at the prospect .

    她没有掩饰自己对将要发生的事很不高兴。

  28. There is no immediate prospect of peace .

    短期内没有和平的可能。

  29. She accepted the prospect of her operation with equanimity .

    她心情平静地接受了动手术的可能性。

  30. My spirits sank at the prospect of starting all over again .

    想到一切都得从头再来,我的情绪一下子低落了。

前缀
e-向前,在前

problem n. 问题

pro- 向前,在前 + blem 抛

process n. (为达到某一目标的)过程

pro- 向前,在前 + cess 行走,撤退

produce vt. 生产

pro- 向前,在前 + duc 引导 + -e

product n. 产品

pro- 向前,在前 + duct 引导

progress n. 进步

pro- 向前,在前 + gress 走,步伐

promise v. 许诺

pro- 向前,在前 + mise 送,放出

pronounce v. 发音

pro- 向前,在前 + nounc 说,报告 + -e

protect v. 防护

pro- 向前,在前 + tect 藏,覆盖

proverb n. 谚语

pro- 向前,在前 + verb n.动词

provide vt. 提供

pro- 向前,在前 + vid 看 + -e

procedure n. (商业、法律或政治上的)程序

pro- 向前,在前 + ced 行走,服从 + -ure 表名词

production n. 生产

pro- 向前,在前 + duct 引导 + -ion 行为,状态

professor n. 教授

pro- 向前,在前 + fess 说 + -or 人/物

prohibit vt. (尤指以法令)禁止

pro- 向前,在前 + hibit 拥有,占据,居住

promote vt. 促进

pro- 向前,在前 + mot 运动,移动 + -e

pronunciation n. 读音

pro- 向前,在前 + nunci 说,报告 + -ation 名词后缀

province n. 省份

pro- 向前,在前 + vinc- 征服,克服 + -e

proceed vi. 继续

pro- 向前,在前 + ceed 行走,服从

procession n. (人或车辆的)队列,行列

pro- 向前,在前 + cess 行走,撤退 + -ion 行为,状态

proclaim v. 宣布

pro- 向前,在前 + claim 叫喊,大叫

productive adj. (尤指)多产的

pro- 向前,在前 + duct 引导 + -ive 形容词后缀

program n. 程序

pro- 向前,在前 + gram 写,记录

prominent adj. 重要的

pro- 向前,在前 + min- 伸出,突出 + -ent ...的

prompt v. 促使

pro- 向前,在前 + (e)mpt 拿,获得

pronoun n. 代词(代替名词或名词词组的单词)

pro- 向前,在前 + noun n.名词

proportion n. 部分

pro- 向前,在前 + port 部分,分开 + -ion 行为,状态

propose v. 提议

pro- 向前,在前 + pos 放置 + -e

prosperity n. 兴旺

pro- 向前,在前 + sper 散,撒 + -ity …状态,性质

protest n. 抗议

pro- 向前,在前 + test 测试,证据

provision n. 提供

pro- 向前,在前 + vis 看 + -ion 行为,状态

prolong vt. 延长

pro- 向前,在前 + long 长

profound adj. 意义深远的

pro- 向前,在前 + found 底部,基础

propel vt. 推进

pro- 向前,在前 + pel 推动,驱使

provoke vt. 激起

pro- 向前,在前 + vok 呼唤,召唤 + -e

prosecute v. 起诉

pro- 向前,在前 + secut 跟随 + -e

prosper vi. 繁荣

pro- 向前,在前 + sper 希望

profile n. 轮廓

pro- 向前,在前 + fil 线条 + -e

后缀
e-

respect n. 尊敬,尊重,敬重

re- 再,又 + spect 看

inspect vt. 检查

in- 在内,进入,使 + spect 看

aspect n. 方面

a- 去,向,接近 + spect 看

despite prep. 即使

de- 离开,向下 + spect 看

  • 词语搭配

prospect与以下词性连用

n.

prospect for/of peace

和平的可能性

prospect for/of war

战争的可能性

v.

prospect of being something

是某事物的可能性

prospect of having something

拥有某物的可能性