forecast

/ˈfɔːkɑːst/ n. / v.
标准词条 CET-4CET-6IELTS
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预测；预报；预测；预报

释义与例句

n. 预测；预报
a statement about what is expected to happen, based on information or analysis
  1. The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.
    天气预报预测明天有大雨。
  2. The latest economic forecast is cautiously optimistic.
    最新的经济预测持谨慎乐观态度。
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  1. Sales forecasts have been revised downwards.
    销售预测已被下调。
v. 预测；预报
to say what is expected to happen in the future, especially by using available information
  1. Analysts forecast steady growth over the next two years.
    分析师预测未来两年将稳步增长。
  2. The agency has forecast severe storms along the coast.
    该机构预报沿海地区将有强风暴。
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  1. Demand is forecast to exceed supply this winter.
    预计今年冬季需求将超过供应。

词源与构词

由 fore-（预先）和 cast（投、放）构成，后发展出根据现有信息预先判断之义。

记忆钩子 forecast 既可作名词也可作动词，过去式和过去分词通常仍用 forecast；weather forecast 是“天气预报”。

词族与关联词

词族（同一词根派生出的不同词性或形式）
  • forecaster 预测者；预报员
    指预测经济、天气等情况的人，如 weather forecaster。
  • forecasting 预测；预报
    forecast 的名词性派生形式，常用于 economic forecasting。
同义词
  • predict 预测；预言
    predict 是最通用的预测，可基于证据也可基于直觉；forecast 常指根据数据、模型或专业信息作天气、经济等预测。
    It is difficult to predict how consumers will respond. 很难预测消费者会如何反应。
易混词（形近或义近，注意区别）
  • foresee 预见；预料
    foresee 强调事先想到某事会发生；forecast 更强调依据资料进行预测，并可作名词。
    No one could have foreseen the consequences of the decision. 没有人能预见这一决定的后果。
常见搭配
  • weather forecast 天气预报
    Check the weather forecast before setting off. 出发前请查看天气预报。
  • forecast demand 预测需求
    The model helps retailers forecast demand more accurately. 该模型帮助零售商更准确地预测需求。
  • forecast that 预测……
    Researchers forecast that sea levels will continue to rise. 研究人员预测海平面将继续上升。