prospect
- the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring;a mental picture of a future or anticipated event
- search for mineral deposits, especially by drilling and excavation;search for; seek
noun: prospect, plural noun: prospects
- 釋義
名詞
- 1. the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring there was no prospect of a reconciliation some training which offered a prospect of continuous employment 同義詞
- ▪ a mental picture of a future or anticipated event moving to a new home a long distance away can be a worrying prospect 同義詞
- ▪ chances or opportunities for success or wealth the poor prospects for the steel industry 同義詞
- 2. a person regarded as likely to succeed or as a potential customer, client, etc. Norwich's unbeaten heavyweight prospect clients deemed likely prospects for active party membership 同義詞
- ▪ a place likely to yield mineral deposits additional exploration prospects have been identified in this area
- 3. an extensive view of landscape a viewpoint commanding a magnificent prospect of the estuary 同義詞
動詞
- 1. search for mineral deposits, especially by drilling and excavation the company is also prospecting for gold 同義詞
- ▪ search for; seek many charities are prospecting for new donors