a statement about what will happen in the future, based on information that is available now 预测;预报 The sales forecasts are encouraging. 这些销售预测令人鼓舞。 It is difficult to make long-term forecasts for a fast-growing industry. 对于一个快速增长的行业,很难做出长期预测。 The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers. 预报间晴,有阵雨。 The shipping forecast gave warnings of gales. 航运预报发出了大风警报。
Extra ExamplesTopics Doubt, guessing and certaintyb2, Businessb2, Weatherb2Forecasts about the economy are often misleading. 有关经济的预测经常误导人。 Some forecasts suggest that the increase in heart disease will continue for some time. 一些预测认为,心脏病发病人数的上升将持续一段时间。 The government has issued a pessimistic economic forecast. 政府发布了对经济的悲观预测。 The interest rate is in line with the forecast. 利率与预测的结果一致。 This week the company is expected to raise its revenue forecast. 公司本周有望提高收入预估。 a short-term forecast of the UK economy 英国经济的短期预测 It is too early to make firm forecasts about demand. 要很有把握地预测需求还为时过早。
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