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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1724 COCA: 2323

prospect

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1 prospect /ˈprɑːˌspɛkt/ noun
plural prospects
1 prospect
/ˈprɑːˌspɛkt/
noun
plural prospects
Learner's definition of PROSPECT
: the possibility that something will happen in the future可能性;希望;前景
[singular]
[noncount]
[count] : an opportunity for something to happen机会;前途usually plural通常用复数
[count] : someone or something that is likely to succeed or to be chosen有望获胜者;有望选中者
[count] formal : a wide view of an area from usually a high place风景;景色usually singular通常用单数usually + of

in prospect

formal
: possible or likely to exist or happen in the future可能发生的
2 prospect /ˈprɑːˌspɛkt/ Brit /prəˈspɛkt/ verb
prospects; prospected; prospecting
2 prospect
/ˈprɑːˌspɛkt/ Brit /prəˈspɛkt/
verb
prospects; prospected; prospecting
Learner's definition of PROSPECT
[no object]
: to search an area for gold, minerals, oil, etc.探矿;勘探often + for
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻

— prospecting

noun [noncount]

— prospector

/ˈprɑːˌspɛktɚ/ Brit /prəˈspɛktɚ/ noun, plural prospectors [count]
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1724 COCA: 2323

prospect

1 of 2

noun

pros·​pect ˈprä-ˌspekt How to pronounce prospect (audio)
1
2
a(1)
: an extensive view
(2)
: a mental consideration : survey
b
: a place that commands an extensive view : lookout
c
: something extended to the view : scene
d
archaic : a sketch or picture of a scene
3
obsolete : aspect
4
a
: the act of looking forward : anticipation
b
: a mental picture of something to come : vision
c
: something that is awaited or expected : possibility
d prospects plural
(1)
: financial expectations
(2)
5
: a place showing signs of containing a mineral deposit
6
a
: a potential buyer or customer
b
: a likely candidate for a job or position

prospect

2 of 2

verb

pros·​pect ˈprä-ˌspekt How to pronounce prospect (audio)
 chiefly British  prə-ˈspekt
prospected; prospecting; prospects

intransitive verb

: to explore an area especially for mineral deposits

transitive verb

: to inspect (a region) for mineral deposits
broadly : explore
prospector
ˈprä-ˌspek-tər How to pronounce prospect (audio)
prə-ˈspek-
noun
Phrases
in prospect
: possible or likely for the future

Did you know?

Since the Latin prefix pro- often means "forward", prospect refers to looking forward. The prospect of a recession may lead investors to pull their money out of the stock market. Graduates of a good law school usually have excellent prospects for finding employment. Prospective students roam campuses with their parents in the year before they plan to enter college.

Choose the Right Synonym for prospect

prospect, outlook, anticipation, foretaste mean an advance realization of something to come.

prospect implies expectation of a particular event, condition, or development of definite interest or concern.

the prospect of a quiet weekend

outlook suggests a forecasting of the future.

a favorable outlook for the economy

anticipation implies a prospect or outlook that involves advance suffering or enjoyment of what is foreseen.

the anticipation of her arrival

foretaste implies an actual though brief or partial experience of something forthcoming.

the frost was a foretaste of winter

Example Sentences

Noun the frightening prospect of going to war She is excited by the prospect of returning to school. Bankruptcy is an unlikely prospect for the company. There was no prospect that the two parties would reach an agreement anytime soon. a young baseball player who's considered a top prospect We haven't decided which car to buy yet. We're still looking at a few prospects. Verb soon all manner of people had arrived in the valley to prospect it for gold See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Further down, 20-year-old righthander Wikelman González (High A Greenville) and super-utility prospect Eddinson Paulino (who spent the year excelling in Single A Salem) have some of the highest upside in the system. Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2022 Looking forward to the real prospect of ESPN College Game Day on campus at Oregon State. oregonlive, 16 Sep. 2022 Tyler Wells, second behind Lyles in innings, was left available as a prospect to all 29 other teams by the Minnesota Twins and passed over by each until Baltimore took him in the second round of the 2020 Rule 5 draft. Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2022 Guenther’s already getting widespread attention after participating in the NHLPA Rookie Showcase on September 7 with fellow Coyotes prospect Matias Maccelli. Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2022 Dunn, once rated as a top-100 prospect, had a 5-4 record and a 3.94 ERA in 25 starts with the Seattle Mariners from 2019-21. The Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2022 And that, Mark Barabak writes, raises the prospect the state could elect a gun-loving, corporate-hugging, woke-bashing political independent as its next leader. David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 Glenville’s biggest prospect at receiver is junior tight end Damarion Witten, who recently picked up an Ohio State offer. Matt Goul, cleveland, 15 Sep. 2022 Ferree’s rise as a prospect with Loyal Select, which has some of the San Diego area’s top youth players, happened rapidly. Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022
Verb
Bruins prospect Fabian Lysell has been impressing for Sweden. Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2022 Kraws, 21, is one of five goaltenders selected in a group that includes Coyotes prospect Anson Thornton and invitees Seth Eisele, Thibault Fatton and Austin Roden. Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 14 July 2022 Chicago Cubs prospect Brailyn Márquez’s journey to get back to the big leagues has hit another hurdle. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2022 Following the draft, the draft picks will report to prospect development camp on July 10-15. Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2022 Ivey is a surefire lottery prospect the Pacers will consider drafting sixth overall. James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star, 31 May 2022 Reds prospect Austin Hendrick, an outfielder who was Cincinnati's first-round pick (12th overall) in the 2020 MLB Draft, was promoted Tuesday from Class-A Daytona to High-A Dayton, the team announced. Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 24 May 2022 This sales process and cost must include everything from lead generation to prospect qualification, to meetings, to negotiation and close. Pradeep Aradhya, Forbes, 13 June 2022 About two weeks ago, Detroit Tigers prospect Ryan Kreidler returned to competition in Triple-A Toledo. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 9 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Latin prospectus view, prospect, from prospicere to look forward, exercise foresight, from pro- forward + specere to look — more at pro-, spy

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1834, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of prospect was in the 15th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1724 COCA: 2323
prospect

noun¹

1chance that sth will happen可能性;希望ADJECTIVE | VERB + PROSPECT | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVErealistic, reasonable現實的/合情合理的期望immediate近期的可能性VERB + PROSPECThave有可能offer給予希望PREPOSITIONin prospect即將發生的Major developments are in prospect for the company.公司可望有大的發展。prospect of sth⋯的可能There is little prospect of any improvement in the weather.天氣幾乎沒有好轉的可能。
prospect

noun²

2idea of what may/will happen可能或將要發生的事ADJECTIVE | VERB + PROSPECT ADJECTIVEattractive, exciting, intriguing有吸引力的/令人興奮的/誘人的前景bleak, daunting暗淡的/令人沮喪的前景frightening, scary可怕的/恐怖的前景VERB + PROSPECTbe excited at, relish, welcome對前景感到興奮;喜歡前景I don't relish the prospect of having to share an office.一想到將來要和別人共用一間辦公室我就感到不快。dread恐懼前景be faced with, face面臨前景consider考慮前景raise提升前景
prospect

noun³

3prospects chances of being successful成功的可能性ADJECTIVE | VERB + PROSPECTS | PROSPECTS + VERB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEbright, excellent, exciting, good光明的前途;美好的前途limited, poor有限的機會;暗淡的前途future, long-term前程;遠景development, economic, growth發展/經濟/增長前景career, employment, job, promotion (especially BrE) (usually prospects for promotion in NAmE) 事業前景;就業前景;工作前途;晉升機會election, electoral, re-election獲選的機會;重新當選的機會survival生存前景VERB + PROSPECTShave有前途offer (sb)給予(某人)成功的機會This position offers excellent promotion prospects.這一職位有極好的晉升機會。boost, enhance, improve增加成功的機會;改善前景Getting the right qualifications will enhance your employment prospects.取得一些適當的資格證明將大大提高你的就業機會。blight, damage, diminish, ruin, wreck毀掉前程;破壞前景assess, examine, review衡量成功的可能性;分析前景;重新考慮前景PROSPECTS + VERBimprove前景改善PREPOSITIONwith prospects, without prospects有前途;無前途At 25 he was an unemployed musician with no prospects.25 歲的他是一個沒有工作、沒有前途的樂師。prospects for⋯的前景Long-term prospects for the economy have improved.長遠的經濟前景已有所改善。prospects of⋯的前景Their prospects of employment look better than last year.他們的就業前景看起來好於去年。
prospect

noun⁴

4sb/sth likely to be successful有可能成功的人或事ADJECTIVEbright, hot, top極可能成功的人new, young新秀;有希望的年輕人a list of the hot new prospects on the literary scene文壇上一連串炙手可熱的新秀

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