the ability to predict what is likely to happen and to use this to prepare for the future 深谋远虑;先见之明 She had had the foresight to prepare herself financially in case of an accident. 她有先见之明,经济上作了准备以防万一发生事故。 The government’s policies show a remarkable lack of foresight. 政府的政策显示出他们极其缺乏远见。
Extra ExamplesHe had the foresight to bring in the chairs before the rain started. 他真有先见之明,下雨前就把椅子收了进来。 The plans showed great foresight. 这些计划极有先见之明。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- considerable
- great
- perfect
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- have
- show
- lack
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- a lack of foresight
Word OriginMiddle English: from fore- + sight, probably suggested by Old Norse forsjá, forsjó.