forecast
n. 預報
v. 預測
A forecast is a statement of what is expected to happen in the future, especially in relation to a particular event or situation.
...a forecast of a 2.25 per cent growth in the economy...
經濟增長 2.25% 的預測
He delivered his election forecast...
他公佈了自己對選舉的預測。
If you forecast future events, you say what you think is going to happen in the future.
They forecast a humiliating defeat for the Prime Minister...
他們預言首相將遭遇慘敗。
He forecasts that average salary increases will remain around 4 per cent.
他預測平均工資增幅將保持在 4%左右。
1. a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
1. predict in advance
2. judge to be probable
3. indicate by signs;
forecast, foretell, predict, foresee
這些動詞均含"預言,預示,預告"之意。
The weatherman threw a wet blanket on our picnic plan when he forecast rain.
氣象員報有雨,給我們的野餐計劃潑了冷水.
Now scientists can forecast the weather accurately.
現在科學家們能準確地預報天氣.
According to the weather forecast, frost is expected tomorrow morning.
據氣象預報, 明晨將有霜凍.
According to the weather forecast, there will be a gale tomorrow.
據氣象臺預報, 明天有大風.
Who can forecast what a baby will do next?
誰能預測出嬰兒要做 什麼 ?