forecast, augur, forebode, foretell, predict, presage, prognosticate, prophesy
这组词都有“预言,预示”的意思。它们的区别是：
foretell强调预告即将发生的事情,而不暗示这种预告是否有依据或消息的来源是否可靠; predict指根据事实或自然规律进行推断后作出预告,暗示有科学的准确性; forecast指对未来的预报、推测或设想,强调最终可能产生的结果,尤指天气预报; prophesy指受灵感启示而作出预言,暗示有较强的自信; prognosticate指根据前兆或症状预知、预测; augur指靠占卜预言未来的吉凶祸福; presage指预示,其中, presage可指好、坏或不好不坏的事; forebode指不祥的预感。
Economic trends are running counter to the forecasts.
经济发展的趋势与预测的结果截然相反.
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Local radio stations serving coastal areas often broadcast forecasts for yachtsmen.
服务沿海地区的地方广播电台经常为驾驶游艇出海的人播报天气预报。
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Predicting voting trends from economic forecasts is a dodgy business.
根据对经济的预测来预言选举的走势不大可靠。
柯林斯例句
This necessitates to differentiate between forecasts and projections.
区分预测和规划是十分必要的.
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The forecasts have since had to be toned down, as the economy has exhibited unmistakable signs of slowing.
该预测不得不在此后放低调子，因为经济已明白无误地显示出放缓的迹象。
柯林斯例句
It depends on how well the weather forecasts hold up.
这取决于气象预报的准确性如何.
辞典例句
Modern weather forecasts try to take the mystery out of the meteorology.
现代天气预报试图揭开气象学的神秘面纱.
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Longterm forecasts were largely a matter of guesswork.
远期预测在很大程度上是一种猜测.
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He forecasts that average salary increases will remain around 4 per cent.
他预测平均工资增幅将保持在4%左右。
柯林斯例句
I don't set ( much ) store by weather forecasts.
我认为天气预报 ( 有些 ) 靠不住.
辞典例句
Sales forecasts are outside my province — you should discuss them with the sales manager.
销售预测不是我的领域——你应该同销售经理讨论这个问题.
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After the pessimistic sales forecasts, production was halved.
在做了悲观销售预测之后, 产量降低了一半.
辞典例句
Weather forecasts predict more hot weather, gusty winds and lightning strikes.
天气预报预测高温、大风和雷电天气将继续。
柯林斯例句
Such extreme weather underscored the need to develop accurate long - range forecasts.
这种极端的天气情况强化了发展准确的 长期 天气预报的需要.
辞典例句
The radio station forecasts clear skies tomorrow.
无线电台预报明天天晴.
辞典例句
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