He envisages the possibility of establishing direct diplomatic relations in the future.

他设想将来建立直接外交关系的可能性。

He had never envisaged spending the whole of his working life in that particular job.

他从未设想过自己会在那个岗位上度过整个职业生涯。

The plan envisaged the creation of an independent state.

这个计划构想建立一个独立国家。