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NOUN. 名词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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