future
柯林斯词典
1. N-SING The future is the period of time that will come after the present, or the things that will happen then. 將來
The spokesman said no decision on the proposal was likely in the immediate future. 該發言人稱近期不太可能有有關該提案的決議。
He was making plans for the future. 他正在爲將來制定計劃。
2. ADJ Future things will happen or exist after the present time. 未來的[ADJ n]
She said if the world did not act conclusively now, it would only bequeath the problem to future generations. 她說如果這個世界現在不採取正確的行動，那衹會把問題遺畱給後代。
...the future king and queen. …未來的國王和王後。
3. N-COUNT Someone's future, or the future of something, is what will happen to them or what they will do after the present time. (某人、某事物的) 未來
His future depends on the outcome of the elections. 他的未來取決於該選擧的結果。
...a proposed national conference on the country's political future. …一次擬議的有關該國政治未來的全國會議。
4. N-PLURAL When people trade in futures, they buy stocks and shares, commodities such as coffee or oil, or foreign currency at a price that is agreed at the time of purchase for items which are delivered some time in the future. 期貨[商業]
This report could spur some buying in corn futures when the market opens today. 這份報告會在今天開市時刺激玉米期貨的一些購買行爲。
5. PHRASE You use in the future when saying what will happen from now on, which will be different from what has previously happened. 在將來
I asked her to be more careful in the future. 我叫她將來更仔細一些。
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future /ˈfjuːtʃə/ (futures)
剑桥词典
- Simon has a clear-sighted vision of the company's future.
- They don't sound confident about the future of the industry .
- The whole future of the project is still up in the air .
- The exploration for new sources of energy is vital for the future of our planet .
- New arrivals face an uncertain future.
future noun (TIME TO COME)
the future [ 單數名詞 ]a period of time that is to come
將來，未來，今後
Sometimes I worry about the future. 有時候我擔心未來。
I wonder what the future holds for (= what will happen to) you and me. 我不知道你和我未來會怎麽樣。
I'm sure at some point in the future I'll want a baby . 我確信在未來的某個時候我會想要一個孩子。
We need to plan for the future. 我們需要計劃一下未來。
Do you plan to leave New York in the distant future or the near future? 你計劃在較遠的將來還是不久之後離開紐約？
I can see those two getting married in the not too distant future (= quite soon ). 我看得出那兩個人不久就會結婚的。
A2 language
the form of a verb that you use when talking about something that will happen or exist
（語法上的）將來時，將來式
In the sentence "He will study " the verb phrase "will study " is in the future. 句子 He will study 中，動詞短語 will study 用的是將來時。
例句
[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 ]
what will happen to someone or something in the time that is to come
將來的事；前途；前景
Torn apart by war , its economy virtually destroyed , this country now faces a very uncertain future. 經過戰爭的蹂躪，這個國家的經濟遭到了根本性的破壞，前途未蔔。
She's a very talented young singer , Mike, and I personally think she's got a great future ahead of her! 邁尅，她是個非常有天賦的年輕歌手，我個人認爲她的前途一片光明。
The future isn't looking too rosy for these companies . 這些公司的前途看起來不怎麽妙。
[ 單數名詞 or 不可數或單數名詞：沒有複數形式的名詞 ]
the chance of continuing success or existence for something
成功的可能性；繼續存在的可能性
With falling audiences , the future of this theatre is in doubt . 隨著觀衆數量的下降，這家劇院的未來堪憂。
in future mainly UK (US usually in the future)
used at the beginning or end of a sentence in which there is a decision about a plan of action or a warning
（用於表示決定或警告的句子的句首或句尾）今後，從今往後
Could you be more careful in future? 你以後能不能仔細些？
In future I won't bother asking him out anywhere if he's just going to complain that he's bored ! 從今往後如果他抱怨說無聊，我不會再邀他出去玩。
In future I'm going to check every single piece of work that you do! 今後我要檢查你做過的每項工作。
future noun (MONEY)
futures [ 名詞的複數形式 ] finance & economicsagreements for the buying and selling of goods , in which the price is agreed before a particular future time at which the goods will be provided
期貨；期貨交易
the futures market 期貨市場
She works in futures. 她從事期貨交易。 返回 future