- the future[singular]
the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then 將來;未來 We need to plan for the future. 我們需要爲將來作好打算。 - in the future
The movie is set in the future. 這部電影以未來爲背景。 at some point/time in the future 在未來的某個時候 I don't expect any of these things to happen in the near future (= soon). 我不指望這些事情在不久的將來會發生。 Things will continue as they are for the foreseeable future. 在可以預見的將來,一切都將一如既往。 the immediate/not-too-distant/long-term/distant future 近期/不太遠/長期/遙遠的未來 Nobody can predict the future. 沒有人能預言將來的事。 What does the future hold? 未來將會如何? - of the future
What will the cities of the future look like? 未來的城市會是什麽樣子呢? Kevin talked about his hopes for the future. 凱文談到了他對未來的希望。
Extra ExamplesDo you think that you will work together again at some point in the future? 你認爲你們會在未來的某個時候再次合作嗎? All of us need to embrace the future. 我們都需要擁抱未來。 Don't think too much about past troubles—look to the future. 不要老想着過去的不快,放眼未來吧。 In her speech, the director outlined her vision for the future. 主管在她的發言中展望了未來前景。 The film offers a dark vision of the future. 這部電影描繪了一個黑暗的未來。 Nothing will change for the indefinite future. 直到無限遙遠的未來一切都不會改變。 The possibility of travel to other solar systems still lies in the distant future. 到其他太陽系去的可能性還遙遙無期。 The stars of the future are competing in the world junior athletics championships this month. 未來之星們將在這個月的世界青少年田徑錦標賽上展開角逐。 Trying to forecast the far future is a problematic exercise. 試圖預測遙遠的未來是一件很難的事。 What are your plans for the future? 你今後有什麽打算?
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- foreseeable
- immediate
- near
- …
- look to
- plan for
- foretell
- …
- bring (somebody)
- hold
- for the future
- in (the) future
- of the future
- …
- a vision for the future
- a vision of the future
- [countable]
what will happen to somebody/something at a later time 未來的事;將來發生的事;前景 The company faces a very uncertain future. 這家公司前景很不明朗。 We must seize the opportunity to shape our future. 我們必須抓住機會塑造我們的未來。 This deal could secure the futures of 2 000 employees. 這筆交易可以保證2 000名僱員的未來。 to decide/determine the future of somebody/something 決定/決定某人/某物的未來 Recent events throw doubt on the president’s political future. 最近的事件使人們對總統的政治前途産生了懷疑。
Extra ExamplesAfter being dropped from the team the young defender is considering his future. 被球隊除名之後,這個年輕後衛開始思考自己的將來。 She decided to invest in her future by taking a course. 她決定上一門課,作爲自己未來的投資。 We want to create a better future for everyone. 我們想爲大家創造更加美好的未來。 You need to take time to plan your future. 你需要花時間規劃一下你的未來。 the right to determine their own future in a democratic fashion 以民主的方式決定自己未來的權利 united by our common history and our shared future 共同擁有的歷史和將來使我們團結起來 He felt his entire future was at risk. 他覺得自己的整個前途受到了威脅。 The sale secured his financial future. 這筆買賣保證了他的經濟前景。 A question mark hangs over the future of the company after shares plunged to a record low. 在股價跌到新低後,這家公司的前景成了未知數。 He forecasts a dire future for the industry. 他預測這一行業前景慘淡。 It's your responsibility to safeguard your own financial future. 保護自己的財務未來是你的責任。 Her future is uncertain. 她前途未蔔。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- bright
- brilliant
- exciting
- …
- face
- have
- create
- …
- await (somebody)
- future as
- future in
- a question mark over the future of somebody/something
- [singular, uncountable]
the possibility of being successful or surviving at a later time 前途;前程 They have a bright future ahead of them. 他們前途光明。 I can't see any future in this relationship. 我看不出這個關系會有什麽前途。 There's no future in mining in this country. 這個國家的采礦業沒有前途。 Children are the future of this country (= the country's future depends on children). 孩子是這個國家的未來。
Extra ExamplesTopics Successb1Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- bright
- brilliant
- exciting
- …
- face
- have
- create
- …
- await (somebody)
- future as
- future in
- a question mark over the future of somebody/something
- futures[plural] (
finance )金融 goods or shares that are bought at agreed prices but that will be delivered and paid for at a later time 期貨 oil futures 石油期貨 the futures market 期貨市場
- the future[singular] (
grammar )語法 (also the future tense)the form of a verb that expresses what will happen after the present Topics Languagea1(動詞的)將來時,將來式
Word Originlate Middle English: via Old French from Latin futurus, future participle of esse ‘be’ (from the stem fu-, ultimately from a base meaning ‘grow, become’).
Idioms
for/in the foreseeable future
in future (British English)
(North American English in the future)
from now on 今後;從今以後 Please be more careful in future. 今後請多加小心。 In future, make sure the door is never left unlocked. 從今以後,千萬别忘記鎖好門。
Extra ExamplesTopics Timeb1In future, employees will park their vehicles away from the works entrance. 今後員工的車不能停在工廠門口。 In future, please contact me first. 以後請先與我聯系。
in the not too distant future
not a long time in the future but fairly soon 在不久的將來 I hope we’ll see each other again in the not too distant future. 我希望我們能在不太遠的將來再次見面。
Extra ExamplesIn the not too distant future, we may witness the cloning of human beings. 在不太遙遠的將來,我們可能會看到克隆人。 We will be moving house in the not too distant future. 我們很快就要搬家。