forecasts
forecasts — noun
- forecastssingular
- forecastsesplural
1. A written or spoken statement, based on available information, about what someon
A written or spoken statement, based on available information, about what someone believes lies ahead — used especially for weather, economic conditions, or business results.
Soraya checked the weather forecast before planning her weekend trip to the mountains.
Beatriz read the economic forecast to decide whether to buy shares in the company.
collocation: economic forecast
Kian's sales forecast for the new product turned out to be very accurate.
The long-range weather forecast predicted warmer temperatures across the whole region.
The local forecast said heavy rain would arrive by late evening.
- prediction
more general; can be based on intuition, not necessarily data
- projection
suggests an estimate based on extending current trends, common in business
- outlook
focuses on the general expected situation rather than specific numbers
文法句型
forecast + of + noun
forecast + that-clause
常見錯誤
forecasts — verb
- forecastspresent simple I / you / we / they
- forecastses3rd person singular
- forecastsing-ing form
- forecastsedpast simple
1. To express a view about what lies ahead, based on the facts you have.
To express a view about what lies ahead, based on the facts you have.
Lotte forecast that the company's profits would double within two years.
forecast + that-clause
Vikram's team forecast a sharp rise in demand for electric cars next decade.
forecast + noun object
The meteorologist forecast clear skies for the whole holiday weekend.
Jiwoo correctly forecast the outcome of the election before any votes were counted.
No analyst had forecast such a rapid recovery of the housing market.
- predict
more general; can be used for any future statement, with or without data
- project
strongly tied to numerical estimates based on current data, common in business
- anticipate
focuses on expecting something and often preparing for it
文法句型
forecast + that-clause
forecast + noun
be forecast to + infinitive
用法筆記
Subject is usually a person, organisation, or report. The verb is often used with a that-clause or a noun object. Commonly appears in passive structures: 'The growth was forecast at 3%.'
常見錯誤
2. To give an early sign that a particular event or situation is likely to happen.
To give an early sign that a particular event or situation is likely to happen.
The falling sales figures forecast difficult times ahead for the business.
subject as sign: falling figures forecast trouble
The empty chairs at the meeting forecast low team morale in the weeks ahead.
The early flowering of the cherry trees forecast an unusually warm spring.
The warning light on the dashboard forecast a serious engine problem ahead.
The nervous glances between the managers forecast bad news for the staff.
文法句型
forecast + noun
用法筆記
Unlike verb sense 1 (STATE EXPECTATIONS), the subject here is not a person making a deliberate statement, but an event, situation, or natural phenomenon that acts as a clue to what will follow.