forecasts
forecasts — 名詞
- forecastssingular
- forecastsesplural
1. A written or spoken statement, based on available information, about what someon
預測；預報
對未來情況的陳述或估計
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.
Soraya 在計劃週末山區之旅前查看了天氣預報。
Beatriz read the economic forecast to decide whether to buy shares in the company.
Beatriz 閱讀了經濟預測，以決定是否購買該公司的股票。
collocation: economic forecast
Kian's sales forecast for the new product turned out to be very accurate.
Kian 對新產品的銷售預測結果非常準確。
The long-range weather forecast predicted warmer temperatures across the whole region.
長期天氣預報預測整個地區的氣溫將會升高。
The local forecast said heavy rain would arrive by late evening.
當地預報說大雨將在傍晚前降臨。
- 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 — 動詞
- 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.
預料；預估
根據資訊預先說出
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.
Lotte 預測該公司的利潤會在兩年內翻倍。
forecast + that-clause
Vikram's team forecast a sharp rise in demand for electric cars next decade.
Vikram 的團隊預估未來十年電動車的需求將大幅成長。
forecast + noun object
The meteorologist forecast clear skies for the whole holiday weekend.
氣象學家預報整個假期週末都將是晴朗的好天氣。
Jiwoo correctly forecast the outcome of the election before any votes were counted.
Jiwoo 在選票統計之前就正確預測了選舉結果。
No analyst had forecast such a rapid recovery of the housing market.
沒有任何分析師預料到房市會如此迅速地復甦。
- 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.
預示；徵兆
作為某事將發生的訊號
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.
下滑的銷售數字預示了公司即將面臨困難時期。
subject as sign: falling figures forecast trouble
The empty chairs at the meeting forecast low team morale in the weeks ahead.
會議上空蕩蕩的椅子預示了接下來幾週團隊士氣低落。
The early flowering of the cherry trees forecast an unusually warm spring.
櫻花樹的提早開花預示了春天將異常溫暖。
The warning light on the dashboard forecast a serious engine problem ahead.
儀表板上的警示燈預示了引擎即將出現嚴重的問題。
The nervous glances between the managers forecast bad news for the staff.
主管們之間緊張的神色預示了員工將聽到壞消息。
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.