英语词汇“future”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

futurenoun

uk/ˈfjuː.tʃər/us/ˈfjuː.tʃɚ/

future noun (TIME TO COME)

the future [ S ]

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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.

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 New York in the distant future or the near future?

I can see those two getting married in the not too distant future (= quite soon).

A2 language the form of a verb that you use when talking about something that will happen or exist:

In the sentence "He will study" the verb phrase "will study" is in the future.

C2 [ 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.

B1 [ S or U ] the chance of continuing success or existence for something:

With falling audiences, the future of this theatre is in doubt.

in future mainly UK US usually in the future

B1 used at the beginning or end of a sentence in which there is a decision about a plan of action or a warning:

Could you be more careful in future?

In future I won't bother asking him out anywhere if he's just going to complain that he's bored!

In future I'm going to check every single piece of work that you do!

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In the future & soon

a matter/question of time idiom
ahead
all in good time idiom
anon
ASAP
come
in for sth idiom
in the fullness of time idiom
in the long run idiom
in the short run idiom
in two shakes (of a lamb's tail) idiom
later
long
someday
sometime
soon
sooner or later idiom
the days/week(s)/year(s) to come idiom
then
yet

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Success and achievements

Starting from a particular time

future noun (MONEY)

futures [ plural ]

agreements 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:

the futures market

She works in futures.

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Stock markets

arbitrage
bear
bourse
buy-in
cash out sth
dead cat bounce
dividend
Dow Jones
haircut
intangible asset
investment
mature
maturity
negotiable
portfolio
rogue trader
speculation
stockbroker
stockholder
trading

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futureadjective [ before noun ]

uk/ˈfjuː.tʃər/us/ˈfjuː.tʃɚ/

B1 happening or existing in the future:

Of course we'll keep you up to date about any future developments.

There's an old superstition that young girls going to bed on this night dream of their future husbands.

language The future form of a verb is used when talking about something that will happen or exist:

How do you say that in the future tense?

for future reference

used when you tell someone something so that it will be known about and can be used in the future:

For future reference, could you use the headed paper for any correspondence that leaves this office?

in order to be used or looked at some time in the future:

I filed the documents away for future reference.

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Over the year we have had several debates about future policy.
He detailed the future president's extracurricular activities while governor.
She has been tipped as a future member of the Welsh Assembly.
Speculation about his future plans is rife.
Her technique became a standard against which all future methods were compared.

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In the future & soon

a matter/question of time idiom
ahead
all in good time idiom
anon
ASAP
come
in for sth idiom
in the fullness of time idiom
in the long run idiom
in the short run idiom
in two shakes (of a lamb's tail) idiom
later
long
someday
sometime
soon
sooner or later idiom
the days/week(s)/year(s) to come idiom
then
yet

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Starting from a particular time

单词	future
释义	Contents noun (2) future (TIME TO COME) future (MONEY) adjective (1) future (1) Contents noun (2) future (TIME) future (CONDITION) adjective (2) future (GRAMMAR) future (TIME) English American futurenoun uk/ˈfjuː.tʃər/us/ˈfjuː.tʃɚ/ future noun (TIME TO COME) the future [ S ] More examples 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. 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 New York in the distant future or the near future? I can see those two getting married in the not too distant future (= quite soon). A2 language the form of a verb that you use when talking about something that will happen or exist: In the sentence "He will study" the verb phrase "will study" is in the future. C2 [ 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. B1 [ S or U ] the chance of continuing success or existence for something: With falling audiences, the future of this theatre is in doubt. in future mainly UK US usually in the future B1 used at the beginning or end of a sentence in which there is a decision about a plan of action or a warning: Could you be more careful in future? In future I won't bother asking him out anywhere if he's just going to complain that he's bored! In future I'm going to check every single piece of work that you do! Thesaurus: synonyms and related words In the future & soon a matter/question of time idiom ahead all in good time idiom anon ASAP come in for sth idiom in the fullness of time idiom in the long run idiom in the short run idiom in two shakes (of a lamb's tail) idiom later long someday sometime soon sooner or later idiom the days/week(s)/year(s) to come idiom then yet See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Linguistics: verb forms, tenses & types of verbs Success and achievements Starting from a particular time future noun (MONEY) futures [ plural ] agreements 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: the futures market She works in futures. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Stock markets arbitrage bear bourse buy-in cash out sth dead cat bounce dividend Dow Jones haircut intangible asset investment mature maturity negotiable portfolio rogue trader speculation stockbroker stockholder trading See more results » futureadjective [ before noun ] uk/ˈfjuː.tʃər/us/ˈfjuː.tʃɚ/ B1 happening or existing in the future: Of course we'll keep you up to date about any future developments. There's an old superstition that young girls going to bed on this night dream of their future husbands. language The future form of a verb is used when talking about something that will happen or exist: How do you say that in the future tense? for future reference used when you tell someone something so that it will be known about and can be used in the future: For future reference, could you use the headed paper for any correspondence that leaves this office? in order to be used or looked at some time in the future: I filed the documents away for future reference. More examples Over the year we have had several debates about future policy. He detailed the future president's extracurricular activities while governor. She has been tipped as a future member of the Welsh Assembly. Speculation about his future plans is rife. Her technique became a standard against which all future methods were compared. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words In the future & soon a matter/question of time idiom ahead all in good time idiom anon ASAP come in for sth idiom in the fullness of time idiom in the long run idiom in the short run idiom in two shakes (of a lamb's tail) idiom later long someday sometime soon sooner or later idiom the days/week(s)/year(s) to come idiom then yet See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Linguistics: verb forms, tenses & types of verbs Starting from a particular time futurenoun [ C/U ] us/ˈfju·tʃər/ future noun [ C/U ] (TIME) time which is to come, or something that will happen or exist later: [ U ] What are your plans for the future? [ U ] We hope to buy a house in the foreseeable future. [ C ] He faces an uncertain future. [ U ] I really don’t expect any change in the near future. I’ll be sure to observe the speed limit in the future (= the next time). future noun [ C/U ] (CONDITION) the conditions for success: [ U ] In 1903, Ford realized that the future of automobiles lay in making them faster and cheaper. [ C usually sing ] Candidates always promise a brighter future for Americans. futureadjective [ not gradable ] us/ˈfju·tʃər/ future adjective [ not gradable ] (GRAMMAR) grammar having the tense of the verb used to describe actions, events, or states that will happen or exist later: In the sentence, "Who will look after the dog?", the phrase "will look" is in the future tense. future adjective [ not gradable ] (TIME) happening or existing later or in the future: She was aware that her writings might speak to future generations of African Americans.
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futurenoun

future noun (TIME TO COME)

future noun (MONEY)

futureadjective [ before noun ]

futurenoun [ C/U ]

future noun [ C/U ] (TIME)

future noun [ C/U ] (CONDITION)

futureadjective [ not gradable ]

future adjective [ not gradable ] (GRAMMAR)

future adjective [ not gradable ] (TIME)