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定义

to predict: 预言，预料 verb
a prediction: 预测，预言 noun
predictable: 可预测的 adjective

UK: It's impossible to predict the future.
US: The film was very predictable - it was obvious how it was going to end.

示例

  • "Warbuckle : Hey Philip, your prediction was right – this New Year's party is full of beautiful women!"
  • "The weather forecast predicts it's going to be boiling all weekend, so bring your sunscreen, sunglasses and possibly a hat."
  • "Within 10 years, I predict profit margins in the millions."
  • "Ira : If this company publicly predicts earnings, no matter how big or small, and the company fails to earn that money, then its stock suffers."
  • "Not only that, but my last film grossed 100 million dollars at the box office and my next one is predicted to do the same."
  • "We can predict the future!"
  • "I can predict with confidence that the Delavigne Corporation's strong performance will continue until the end of the year."
  • "Fashion insiders predict that within two years D&C will be outsourcing abroad for cheaper labour and materials, eliminating the biggest advantage that D&C had over its competitors."
  • "Despite this, CEO Kalvin Krime announced yesterday that "the worst is now over" and predicted an increase in profits next year."
  • "Those same scientists predict that this figure is likely to increase in coming years."
  • "You predicted growth of nearly 3 percent over last year's second quarter earnings, Mr. Delavigne!"
练习 1
Select the TRUE statements from the list below.

There may be more than one correct answer!
Select the TRUE statements from the list below.

There may be more than one correct answer!
This is a true statement. Bruno explains that the past quarter has not been as "profitable as expected". In addition, Ira mentions that today Delavigne stock has "dropped 5.67 points", which means it has gone down by 5.67 points.
This is a false statement. The weather is not mentioned in this dialogue. Bruno does mention a "forecast", but it is a financial "forecast", or prediction - not a "weather forecast"!
This is a false statement. While share prices have gone down over the past quarter, there is no indication in the dialogue that "profits" have declined over the whole year. At no point in this dialogue are profits discussed. A "steady decline" refers to a continuous reduction, or downward trend.
This statement is correct. Ira says that Bruno "predicted growth of nearly 3 percent over last year's second quarter earnings", and that "since those figures were published this morning, (Delavigne Corp's) stock has already dropped 5.67 points". Ira clearly believes that Bruno's original financial predictions for Delavigne Corp were inaccurate. In this context, "to predict growth" is to state that financial results will get better.
练习 2
From the list below, select the TRUE statements according to this dialogue.

There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, select the TRUE statements according to this dialogue.

There may be more than one correct answer!
This is a correct answer. Icarus says that "the figures show that we've had kind of a productive and profitable year, and our EBIT indicates that we've actually surpassed our projected earnings by a considerable margin." "To surpass" means "to exceed", so Delavigne has exceeded the growth they calculated or predicted at the start of the year. Note that the year might have been successful due to lower expenses as well!
This statement is false. Icarus is referring to the PAST year when he says "the figures show that we've had kind of a productive and profitable year". He does not make any predictions for the upcoming year. "Upcoming" means "forthcoming" or coming in the future.
This is an incorrect statement. Icarus does not make any reference to an investigation into financial irregularities.
This is an incorrect statement. Although Terrance raises his voice at Icarus to say "Just what the hell you trying to pull here, Quincy?", he is not accusing Icarus of providing false information. Terrance is actually angry that Icarus is using complicated financial vocabulary that he cannot understand.
练习 3
Hannah asks Icarus how he envisages things for Christmas. Which verb or verbs from the list below could be used to replace "to envisage"?

There may be more than one correct answer!
Hannah asks Icarus how he envisages things for Christmas. Which verb or verbs from the list below could be used to replace "to envisage"?

There may be more than one correct answer!
This is not a good choice here. Among many other meanings, to "face" means to "confront" or to "look in the direction of", and cannot be used to replace the term "to envisage". Example: "We have to face the facts; she's left home and is never coming back."
This is a correct choice here. The verb "to envisage" means to consider, to visualize, to suggest or expect a future result and is synonymous with "to foresee". "To foresee" is to predict a future possibility. Example: "If we have any more children, I can foresee the day when we'll have to buy a bigger house."
This is correct. The verb "to envisage" means to consider, to visualize, to suggest or imagine a future result and is synonymous with the term "to picture". Example: "I picture a future when everybody will live together in peace and harmony."
This is a correct choice. The verb "to envisage" is to suggest or expect a future result and shares a similar meaning with "to predict". "To predict" is to announce a result before it becomes a reality. Example: "When I started this job, I did not predict that I'd have to work every weekend."
This is not correct. "To deal with (a problem)" is to attend to it or address it. Example: "In my job, I have to deal with many different tasks, often at the same time." This does not share a similar meaning with "to envisage".
练习 4
Now select the TRUE statement or statements according to the dialogue.

There may or may not be more than one correct choice!
Now select the TRUE statement or statements according to the dialogue.

There may or may not be more than one correct choice!
This is the only true statement. Hannah says some of her retail reports are "worrying". This means she is concerned or anxious because the reports are not positive. She hopes Icarus will have more promising economic predictions. To "predict" is to foresee or to announce in advance. Example: "I PREDICT a sharp fall in house prices before the end of the year."
This is a false statement. Icarus does not authorize any pre-Christmas discounts. He says that "(discounts are) nothing to do with me" and advises Hannah to talk to Philip.
This statement is false. Icarus says that "most reports say that the economy is slowing down, and that this will have a negative effect on consumer spending". If something literally "slows down" then it reduces its speed, but in this context, this term means that economic activity is decreasing. This means that Icarus predicts that the economy is going to get worse, not improve.
This statement is false. In fact, Icarus reminds Hannah that the company has never considered such a move, and Hannah worries about "how Philip feels about discounts", pleading with Icarus to try to change Philip's attitude. We can assume that Philip is not generally positive about discounts.
练习 5
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
If this company publicly earnings, big or small, and the company to earn that money, then stock suffers.
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
If this company publicly predicts earnings, no matter how big or small, and the company fails to earn that money, then its stock suffers.

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