| 单词 | the future |
| 释义 | the future the future [S] B1 a period of time that is to come: » Sometimes I worry about the future.» I wonder what the future holds for (= what will happen to) you and me.» I'm sure at some point in the future I'll want a baby.» We need to plan for the future.» Do you plan to leave London in the distant future or the near future?» I can see those two getting married in the not too distant future (= quite soon).Thesaurus+: ↑In the future and soonA2 in grammar, the form of a verb that you use when talking about something that will happen or exist: » In the sentence 'Who will look after the dog?' the verb phrase 'will look' is in the future.Thesaurus+: ↑Verb forms, tenses and types of verbsC2 [C] what will happen to someone or something in the time that is to come: » Torn apart by war, its economy virtually destroyed, this country now faces a very uncertain future.» She's a very talented young singer, Mike, and I personally think she's got a great future ahead of her!» The future isn't looking too rosy for these companies.Thesaurus+: ↑In the future and soonB1 [S or U] the chance of continuing success or existence for something: » With falling audiences, the future of this theatre is in doubt.Thesaurus+: ↑Success and achievements , ↑Higher and lower points of achievement , ↑FailuresMain Entry: ↑future |
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