prospect
- IPA[ˈpräˌspekt]
美式
- the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring；a mental picture of a future or anticipated event
- search for mineral deposits in a place, especially by means of experimental drilling and excavation；look out for; search for
noun: prospect, plural noun: prospects
- 釋義
名詞
- 1. the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring there was no prospect of a reconciliation training that offered a prospect of continuous employment 同義詞
- ▪ a mental picture of a future or anticipated event this presents a disturbing prospect of one-party government 同義詞
- ▪ chances or opportunities for success or wealth the poor prospects for the steel industry 同義詞
- 2. a person regarded as likely to succeed or as a potential customer, client, etc. clients deemed likely prospects for active party membership a great young pitching prospect 同義詞
- ▪ a place likely to yield mineral deposits additional exploration prospects have been identified in this area
- 3. an extensive view of landscape a viewpoint commanding a magnificent prospect of the estuary 同義詞
動詞
- 1. search for mineral deposits in a place, especially by means of experimental drilling and excavation the company is also prospecting for gold 同義詞
- ▪ look out for; search for the responsibilities of salespeople to prospect for customers
- 更多解釋
- the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring: there was no prospect of a reconciliation some training which offered a prospect of continuous employment
- search for mineral deposits, especially by drilling and excavation: the company is also prospecting for gold
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