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IELTS BNC: 639 COCA: 654

future

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fu·ture1 /ˈfjuːtʃə $ -ər/ ●●● S1 W1 adjectiveadj [only before noun]  
1 FUTURElikely to happen or exist at a time after the present 将来的,未来的
 We are now more able to predict future patterns of climate change.
我们现在更有能力预测未来气候的变化模式了。
 We’ve been able to save this land from development and preserve it for future generations.
我们保全了这块土地,没有去开发,而是把它留给子孙后代。
 the debate over the future development of the European Union
关于欧盟未来发展的辩论
future wife/husband/son-in-law etc (=someone who will be your wife, husband, son-in-law etc) 未来的妻子/丈夫/女婿等
2 technicalSLG the form of a verb used for talking about things that are going to happen 〔语法中的〕将来式[]
 the future tense
将来时态
3. for future reference something kept for future reference is kept in order to be used or looked at in the future 供日后参考
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future2 ●●● S1 W1 noun  
1 the future FUTURE
a) the time after the present 将来,未来
 What are your plans for the future?
你未来有什么打算?
 It may be useful at some time in the future.
以后什么时候也许用得着。
b) technicalSLG the form of a verb that shows that something will happen or exist at a later time. In the sentence, ‘I will leave tomorrow, ’ the verb is in the future. 〔语法中的〕将来式[]
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2 [countableC]FUTURE what someone or something will do or what will happen to them in the future 前途;前景
 The islands should have the right to decide their own future.
这些岛屿应当有权决定自己的未来。
future of
 Ferguson is optimistic about the future of the business.
弗格森对公司的前途很乐观。
 a leader who will shape the organization’s future
将决定该组织未来的一位领导者
3 in future British EnglishBrE from now 今后
 In future, staff must wear identity badges at all times.
从今以后,员工必须时时刻刻佩戴身份牌。
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4 have a/no future to have a chance or no chance of being successful or continuing /没有前途,有/没有未来
 Does this school have a future?
这所学校有前途吗?
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5 there’s a/no future in something used to say that something is likely or not likely to be successful 某事有/没有前途
 He felt there was no future in farming.
他觉得种田没有前途。
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6. futures [plural] technicalBBT goods, money, land etc that will be supplied or exchanged in the future at a time and price that has already been agreed 期货
COLLOCATIONSMeanings 1 & 2
verbs
predict the future (=say what will happen in the future) 预言未来
No-one can predict the future of boxing.
没人能预言拳击运动的未来。
foretell the future (=say or show what will happen in the future) 预言[预示]未来
Some people think that dreams can foretell the future.
有些人认为梦能预言未来。
see/look into the future (=know what will happen in the future) 预知未来
I wish I could see into the future.
我希望自己能预知未来。
look to the future (=think about or plan for the future) 展望未来
She could now look to the future with confidence.
她现在能自信地展望未来。
plan for the future (also make plans for the future) (=think carefully about the future and decide what you are going to do) 计划未来
nAs soon as she knew she was pregnant, she started to plan for the future.
nface a bleak/grim etc future
Many pensioners face a bleak future.
nshape somebody's future
Your boss is the one who writes your evaluations, recommends you for promotions and shapes your future.
somebody’s/something’s future lies in/with something (=it is in a particular thing) 某人/某事物的未来在于某事物
nThe country’s economic future lies with its skilled workforce.
the future looks good/bright etc 未来美好/光明等
The future looks good for the company.
未来美好/光明等
adjectives
great/good 极好的/好的
The country has a great future.
该国前景远大。
bright/promising (=showing signs of being successful) 光明的/有前途的
Her future as a tennis player looks promising.
她作为网球运动员似乎很有前途。
uncertain (=not clear or decided) 不确定的
The college's future is now uncertain.
该学院现在前途未卜。
bleak/grim/dark (=without anything to make you feel hopeful) 前景)暗淡的/严酷的/黑暗的
The theatre is losing money and its future looks bleak.
那座剧院在亏本,前景暗淡。
phrases
the immediate future (=very soon) 不久的将来
There will be no major changes in the immediate future.
不会马上有重大变化。
the near future (=soon) 不久的将来
A new product launch is planned for the near future.
计划不久就推出新产品。
the distant future (=a long time from now) 遥远的未来
I don't worry about what might happen in the distant future.
遥远的将来会发生什么,我并不担心。
nthe dim and distant future (=a very long time from now)
He plans to get married in the dim and distant future.
for/in the foreseeable future (=as far into the future as you can possibly know) 在可预见的将来
The population is expected to keep growing for the foreseeable future.
在可预见的将来,人口会持续增长。
in the not too distant future (=quite soon) 在不太遥远的将来
We’re planning to go there again in the not too distant future.
我们计划在不久的将来再去那里一次。
somebody’s hopes/fears/plans for the future 某人对未来的希望/担忧/计划
What are your hopes for the future?
你对未来有什么期许?
nsomebody’s worries/concerns about the future
their worries about the future of the English countryside
what the future holds (=what will happen) 未来会发生的事
nHe is worried about what the future holds for the company.
THESAURUS
the time after now 以后的时间
the future the time after now 将来
What will life be like in the future?
未来的生活会是怎样?
The company is hoping to expand in the near future (=soon).
这家公司希望在不久后进行扩张。
from now on used when saying that something will always happen in the future, starting from now 从现在起
nFrom now on, I’m not letting anyone borrow my car.
The meetings will be held once a month from now on.
从现在起,每月开一次会。
nFrom now on, you will have to make your own lunch.
nFrom now on, homeowners will have to get a city permit if they want to build an addition onto their homes.
years/days etc to come for a long time in the future 未来的几年/几天等
In years to come, people will look back on the 20th century as a turning point in history.
将来当人们回眸20世纪时,会视其为历史的转折点。
Nuclear power stations will still be needed for a long time to come.
未来很长一段时间内仍然需要核电站。
in the long/short/medium term use this to talk about what will happen over a period from now until a long, short etc time in the future 长期/短期/中期
We don’t know what will happen in the long term.
长远来看会发生什么,我们不知道。
In the short term, things look good.
短期内情况不错。
n Aid to these countries is bound to run into billions of dollars in the long term.
on the horizon used when talking about what is likely to happen in the future 即将
There are some big changes on the horizon.
即将发生一些重大变化。
what will happen to somebody/something 某人/某事物会发生什么
somebody’s/something’s future what will happen to someone or something 某人/某事物的未来
He knew that his future was in films.
他知道自己的前途在电影业。
Shareholders will meet to decide the company’s future.
股东们将开会决定公司的命运。
fate someone or something’s future – used especially when you are worried that something bad could happen 命运〔尤指担心不好的事发生〕
The fate of the hostages remains uncertain.
这些人质依然命运未卜。
nThe show’s fate lies in the hands of TV bosses.
destiny what will happen to someone in their life, especially something important 命运,天数〔尤指人生中重要的事〕
Sartre believed that everyone is in charge of their own destiny.
萨特相信每个人都是自己命运的主人。
He thinks that it is his destiny to lead the country.
他觉得自己命中注定要领导这个国家。
the outlook what will happen, especially concerning business, the economy, or the weather 〔公司、经济的〕前景;〔天气〕预报
The economic outlook looks good.
经济前景乐观。
Here is the weather outlook for tomorrow.
现在预报明天的天气。
prospect the idea or possibility that something will happen 预期,可能性
the awful prospect of another terrorist attack
再次发生恐怖袭击的糟糕可能性
Prospects for a peace settlement don’t look too good.
达成和平协议的前景不妙。
fortune what will happen to a person, organization etc in the future – used especially when talking about whether or not they will be successful 命运〔尤用于谈论是否成功〕
Fans are hoping for a change in the club’s fortunes.
球迷希望俱乐部能时来运转。
nTwo years ago, my financial fortunes took a turn for the better (=they improved).
nIn 1680 he decided that his fortune lay in the theatre.
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Origin future1
(1300-1400) Old French futur, from Latin futurus going to be
IELTS BNC: 639 COCA: 654
future

noun¹

1time that will come after the present將來ADJECTIVE | VERB + FUTURE | FUTURE + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEforeseeable, immediate, near, not-too-distant, short-term可以預見的將來;不久的將來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。A new branch of the store will be opening in the near future.這家商店不久將要開一家新的分店。distant, far, remote久遠的將來;遙遠的將來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。indefinite遙遙無期的將來Nothing will change for the indefinite future.直到無限遙遠的未來一切都不會改變。VERB + FUTURElook to, plan for放眼未來;為將來做打算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。foretell, look into, predict預言/展望/預測未來embrace擁抱未來All of us need to embrace the future.我們都需要擁抱未來。FUTURE + VERBbring (sb), hold未來帶給(某人)⋯;未來擁有⋯whatever the future may bring you不管將來怎樣Who can tell what the future holds?誰知道將來會怎樣?PREPOSITIONfor the future為將來What are your plans for the future?你今後有什麼打算?in (the) future今後;將來In future, please contact me first. (BrE) 以後請先與我聯繫。In the future, please contact me first. (NAmE) 將來請先與我聯繫。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。of the future未來的The stars of the future are competing this month.未來之星們將在本月展開角逐。PHRASESa vision for the future, a vision of the future展望未來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。
future

noun²

2what will happen to sb/sth前景ADJECTIVE | VERB + FUTURE | FUTURE + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEbright, brilliant, exciting, glorious, golden, great, healthy, promising, prosperous, rosy, successful光明的/燦爛的/令人興奮的/絢麗的/美好的/無量的/良好的/有前途的/興旺發達的/有希望的/遠大的未來He has a great future as a designer.他作為設計師前途無量。better更好的前途hopeful, peaceful滿懷希望的/和平的前景secure, stable無憂的/可靠的前景sustainable, viable可持續發展的/有發展前途的未來bleak, gloomy, grim, uncertain前景暗淡;前景慘淡;前景堪憂;前途不定He forecasts an uncertain future for the industry.他預測這一行業前景慘淡。long-term遠景economic, financial, political經濟/金融/政治前景shared共同的前景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entire, whole整個前途;全部前景He felt his entire future was at risk.他覺得自己的整個前途受到了威脅。utopian烏托邦式的前景VERB + FUTUREface, have面臨⋯前途;有⋯前途The company faces a very uncertain future.這家公司前景很不明朗。create創設前景We want to create a better future for everyone.我們想為大家創造更加美好的未來。determine, influence, shape決定未來;影響前途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assure, guarantee, secure確保前景;保證前途The sale secured his financial future.這筆買賣保證了他的經濟前景。jeopardize, threaten破壞/危及前途envisage, envision, forecast, predict展望前景;預測前景consider, contemplate, ponder, ponder on考慮/思索/仔細琢磨/考量前途After being dropped from the team the young defender is considering his future.被球隊除名之後,這個年輕後衞開始思考自己的將來。discuss討論前景plan對前景作規劃You need to take time to plan your future.你需要花時間規劃一下你的未來。invest in對未來投資She decided to invest in her future by taking a course.她決定上一門課,作為自己未來的投資。FUTURE + VERBawait (sb)前途等着(某人)A great future awaits you.大好前途在等着你。PREPOSITIONfuture as從事⋯的前途She has a very promising future as a musician.她作為音樂家前途無量。future in⋯的前景He could see no future in his job.他看不出他的工作會有什麼前途。PHRASESa question mark over the future of sb/sth (especially BrE) ⋯前途未卜A question mark hangs over the future of the company.這家公司前途未卜。
IELTS BNC: 639 COCA: 654
future adj.
next
future

noun

future ♦︎ fate ♦︎ destiny ♦︎ fortune ♦︎ lot ♦︎ doomThese are all words for the things that happen or will happen to a person, family, country, etc. and cannot be avoided. 这些词均表示命运、际遇、前途。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配a grim future / fate / destiny / lota / sb's tragic fate / destiny / lot / doomsb's certain / inevitable / ultimate fate / destiny / doomto meet your fate / destiny / doomto accept your fate / destiny / lotto avoid / escape your fate / destiny future [countable, uncountable] what will happen to sb/sth at a later time; the possibility of being successful at a later time 将来发生的事;前景;前途;前程His future is uncertain.他前途未卜。This deal could safeguard the futures of 2 000 employees.这笔生意可以保障2 000名雇员今后的生活。She has a great future ahead of her.她前程远大。I can't see any future in this relationship.我不觉得这段关系将来会有什么好结果。 fate [countable, usually singular] the things, especially unpleasant things, that will happen or have happened to sb/sth 命中注定的(坏)事;命运的安排The fate of the ship's captain is unknown.那艘船的船长命运未卜。He had no idea what fate was in store for him.他不知道等待他的将是什么样的命运。Each of the managers suffered the same fate.每一个经理的命运都是如此。The government had abandoned the refugees to their fate.政府抛弃了难民,让他们听天由命。From the moment the hijackers took over the plane, their fate was sealed (= their future was certain).从劫机者劫持飞机的那一刻起,他们的命运就已经注定了。 fated

adjective

[not usually before noun] We were fated never to meet again.我们注定了永远不能再相见。
destiny ˈdestəni [countable, usually singular] the things that will happen to sb/sth, especially an important thing that cannot be avoided 命运;天命;天数The destinies of five nations were decided at the peace conference.五个国家的命运在和平会议上决定了。She set up her own business because she wanted to be in control of her own destiny.她开办了自己的公司,因为她想要掌握自己的命运。He was convinced that sooner or later he would fulfil his destiny.他坚信迟早他会完成自己的使命。 destined

adjective

[not before noun] He was destined for a military career, like his father before him.他命中注定要步父亲的后尘,过戎马生涯。We seemed destined never to meet.我们似乎是命中注定无缘相见。
fortune [countable, usually plural, uncountable] the good and bad things that happen to sb/sth; what will happen to a person in the future 前景;际遇;(个人的)命运,前途The share price tends to follow the changing fortunes of the film industry.股价往往随着电影业的浮沉而涨跌。Her family business suffered a reversal of fortune when public taste changed.公众的品味改变后,她家族生意的命运发生了逆转。The fortune teller said she could tell my fortune by looking at the lines on my hand.那个算命的女人说她可凭着看我的手纹替我算命。 lot [singular] (especially BrE) a person's luck or situation in life 运气;命运;生活境况She was feeling very dissatisfied with her lot.她对自己的命运感到不满。 (formal) It fell to her lot (= became her responsibility) to organize the Christmas party.筹办圣诞聚会的责任落到了她的身上。He threw in his lot with the pirates (= decided to join them and share their successes and problems).他决心与那些海盗共命运。 doom [uncountable] (literary) death or destruction; any terrible event that you cannot avoid 死亡;毁灭;厄运;劫数The ordinary soldiers went to meet their doom with great bravery.普通士兵英勇赴死。She had a sense of impending doom (= felt that sth very bad was going to happen soon).她预感到厄运已经逼近。Fuel shortages spelt doom (= meant the end) for such huge gas-guzzling cars.燃料短缺对这种油耗高的大型车来说是个劫数。 doomed

adjective

[not before noun] The plan was doomed to failure.这个计划注定要失败。The marriage was doomed from the start.这桩婚姻从一开始就注定要破裂。
IELTS BNC: 639 COCA: 654
future
The future: the future, destiny, tomorrow...
Opportunities: opportunity, chance, choice...
The possibility that something will happen: possibility, chance, probability...
Feelings of hope: hope, expectation, vision...
Verb forms and tenses: aspect, auxiliary verb, conjugation...
Investing and investments: annuity, arbitrage, blue chip...
Relating to the future: future, potential, prospect...
Describing types and forms of verbs: active, causative, ditransitive...

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