prospective
gb/pɹəspˈɛktɪv/ us/pɹəspˈɛktɪv/
B2
英语
~ 6000
义项
0 个义项
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
expected to happen in future
Expected to happen in the future, but not sure yet.
用法模式：
prospective [change/result/benefit]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse "prospective" with "perspective". "Prospective" means about the future or expected, while "perspective" means a point of view. Learners also often use "prospective" in very casual speech where "possible" or "future" would sound more natural.
近义词
expected (More general and common; does not carry the slightly formal tone of "prospective.")
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potential (Very common and can sound less formal; often used when something could happen but is less clearly planned.)
反义词
unlikely (Focuses on something not expected to happen, opposite of something likely or expected.)
搭配
prospective changes
|prospective benefits
|prospective outcomes
|prospective growth
|prospective legislation
|prospective developments
主题
time
|planning
|business
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The report outlines the prospective impact of the new law on small businesses.
- Investors are carefully analyzing the prospective risks before committing more money.
- We discussed the prospective costs of expanding the factory.
- Her article examines the prospective benefits of remote work for employees.
- The committee considered the prospective consequences of closing the local hospital.
学习者例句
- The company is studying the prospective effects of the price change.
- We talked about the prospective problems of building a new road here.
- The government is looking at the prospective benefits of clean energy.
- He wrote a paper on the prospective results of the study.
unknown
formal
B2
property
2
likely future holder of a role
Describes a person who may become something in the future, like a buyer, student, or worker.
用法模式：
a prospective [role/person]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes place "prospective" after the noun (e.g., *buyer prospective*). In natural English it almost always comes before the noun: "prospective buyer", not "buyer prospective". They may also overuse it in casual speech, where "possible" or "potential" is more common.
近义词
potential (Very common in this use (e.g., "potential customer") and slightly less formal than "prospective.")
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would-be (More informal and sometimes slightly humorous or critical (e.g., "would-be actor").)
反义词
current (Describes someone who already has the role (e.g., current customer) instead of only possibly having it in the future.)
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former (Describes someone who had the role in the past, opposite of someone who may have it in the future.)
搭配
prospective buyer
|prospective customer
|prospective student
|prospective employee
|prospective employer
|prospective tenant
主题
business
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Sales staff greeted every prospective buyer as they entered the showroom.
- The university is hosting an open day for prospective students.
- She met with several prospective employers at the job fair.
- The landlord interviewed three prospective tenants before making a decision.
- The company sent brochures to prospective customers across the region.
学习者例句
- The school gave a tour to prospective students.
- The car dealer spoke to a prospective buyer.
- I will have an interview with a prospective employer next week.
- They showed the house to two prospective tenants.
语法
词典原形
prospective
IPA
GB/pɹəspˈɛktɪv/
US/pɹəspˈɛktɪv/
音节与重音
pro - spect - ive （3 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (spect)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: prospective
词族
Core family
prospect
noun B1
Related words
prospector
noun
Negative and opposite forms
retrospective
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
prospectively
adverb
prospectus
noun
相关表达
prospective buyer
1/pɹəspˈɛktɪv bˈaɪɚ/
fixed phrase
person who may buy later
A person who is thinking about buying something but has not bought it yet.
例句
- The agent spent an hour showing the house to a prospective buyer.
- We offer free trials to every prospective buyer of our software.
prospective customer
1/pɹəspˈɛktɪv kˈʌstəmɚ/
fixed phrase
person who may become customer
A person or company that may buy your products or services in the future.
例句
- The company sends emails to prospective customers who visit its website.
- Our marketing team is researching prospective customers in new regions.
prospective employee
1/pɹəspˈɛktɪv ɪmplˈɔɪi/
fixed phrase
person who may be hired
A person who may get a job with a company in the future.
例句
- The firm checks references for every prospective employee.
- We invite prospective employees to meet the team before they accept an offer.
prospective student
1/pɹəspˈɛktɪv stˈudənt/
fixed phrase
person who may enroll at school
Someone who is thinking about joining a school, college, or university.
例句
- The university offers campus tours for prospective students and their families.
- Prospective students can apply online through the college website.
prospective tenant
1/pɹəspˈɛktɪv tˈɛnənt/
fixed phrase
person who may rent property
A person who may rent a house, room, or apartment in the future.
例句
- The landlord met three prospective tenants this afternoon.
- Prospective tenants must provide references and proof of income.
prospective employer
1/pɹəspˈɛktɪv ɪmplˈɔɪɚ/
fixed phrase
possible future boss or company
A company or person that may give you a job in the future.
例句
- He dressed smartly to impress his prospective employer.
- You should research every prospective employer before an interview.
- A prospective employer called me for an interview.
- She sent her résumé to three prospective employers.