新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

prospect

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • prospects

    1[C, U 有变体名词] 可能性 , 前景

    If there is some prospect of something happening, there is a possibility that it will happen.

    双语例句

    例:

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

    遗憾的是,几乎没有可能看到这些重大问题得到解答。

    例:

    The prospects for peace in the country's eight-year civil war are becoming brighter.

    在该国8年的内战中,和平的前景正变得越来越光明。

    例:

    The prospect of finding a job is slim at present.

    现在找到一份工作的可能性很小。

    2[SING 单数型名词] 将要发生的事

    A particular prospect is something that you expect or know is going to happen.

    双语例句

    例:

    There was a mixed reaction to the prospect of having new neighbours.

    对于将要有新邻居这件事有多种反应。

    例:

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

    根据法律规定,他们将不得不佩戴自行车安全头盔。

    例:

    Starting up a company may be a daunting prospect.

    开公司可能是一件让人望而却步的事。

    3[PL 复数] 成功的机会 , 前途

    Someone's prospects are their chances of being successful, especially in their career.

    双语例句

    例:

    I chose to work abroad to improve my career prospects.

    我选择到国外工作,以增加我的事业成功的机会。

    VERB. 动词
  • prospects , prospecting , prospected

    1[I 不及物动词] 勘探

    When people prospect for oil, gold, or some other valuable substance, they look for it in the ground or under the sea.

    双语例句

    例:

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

    他在世界各地探过矿,从戈壁沙漠到德兰士瓦。

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