prospective

英 [prə'spektɪv] 美 [prə'spɛktɪv]
  • adj. 未来的;预期的
  • n. 预期;展望

中文词源


prospective 有希望的,潜在的

来自prospect,前景,展望,勘探。比喻用法。

英文词源


prospective (adj.)
1580s, from obsolete French prospectif and directly from Medieval Latin prospectivus "affording a prospect; pertaining to a prospect," from Latin prospect-, past participle stem of prospicere (see prospect (n.)). In 17c. also as a noun, "spy glass, telescope." Related: Prospectively.

双语例句


1. Prospective buyers should study the small ads in the daily newspaper.
打算购物的人应该研究研究日报上的小广告。

来自柯林斯例句

2. A lot of money went on wining and dining prospective clients.
很多钱都花在宴请潜在客户上了。

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3. A social worker is appointed to interview the prospective adopters.
一名社工被任命对有意收养者进行面试。

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4. Registrars checked the ID cards of prospective voters.
登记员核对未来投票人的身份证。

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5. They are worried about prospective changes in the law.
他们担心即将修改法律。

来自《权威词典》

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