Definition of future in English:

future

noun ˈfjuːtʃəˈfjutʃər

1usually the futureA period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.
将来，未来，今后
we plan on getting married in the near future
我们打算在不久的将来结婚。
work on the building will be shelved for the foreseeable future
这幢楼的建设工作将被搁置一段时间。
Example sentencesExamples
- They are the carefree ones - the dare-devils who live for the moment and leave the future to look after itself.
- This company really captured my imagination and this will be one I follow carefully in the future.
- So it seems right now that we are in a moment when the future is still unborn and the past is not quite dead.
- We cannot rule out the possibility of a conspiracy to carry out more attacks in the future, whether near or distant.
- Pat plans to release a further single in the near future, followed by an album in early autumn.
- Draw your own conclusions as to what the future holds once the Government legalises cannabis, which it will.
- It was lauded as a triumph for democracy and a defining moment for the future of Africa.
- Probably they will be committed to the game for a longer period in the future as well.
- What do you view as the future of policy initiatives in this area in the foreseeable future?
- He also gave me some food for thought about my own writing in the future.
- Coaching sessions for would-be bowlers are planned in the near future.
- A meeting will be held in the near future to discuss a follow-up to the Special Olympics.
- It is difficult to envision a plan for the future without visiting moments from the past.
- No, awful as that picture is, it is just a snapshot of a moment in the near future.
- Is there a way to avoid these results in the future while still following the example?
- Expect more detailed news in the near future, followed by a lot of people suddenly spending a lot more time at home.
- Towards the end of the book he looks at what the future holds based on programmes that have been funded and are about to start.
- If this is one of those man-against-machine moments, the future of the human race is in pretty shoddy hands.
- These moments condition more moments in the future so that understanding and patience grow.
- At last this is a sentence appropriate to the crime and a strong precedent for other judges to follow in the future.
Synonyms
time to come, time ahead
what lay/lies ahead, coming times
the fullness of time
formal hereafter
1. 1.1 Events that will or are likely to happen in time to come.
  未来将会（或可能会）发生的事
  nobody can predict the future
  没有人能预言将来的事。
  Example sentencesExamples
  These books, by predicting the future, have the ability to take you out of the present for a few moments.
  Telecoms analysts, after all, have not recently shown a particularly sound ability to predict the future.
  Whereas the flop of the N-Gage was easy to predict, the future of these two is harder to see.
  Still, the wonderfully interesting thing about life is that we can never predict the future.
  Further similar experiences follow and Tom realises that he now has the ability to see ghosts and predict the future.
  They analyse trends and predict the future before making commitments that might not bear fruit for many years.
  One trick involves a goldfish which can, seemingly, predict the future.
  If the investors were uncertain, it seemed that companies were equally unsure about predicting the future.
  Nobody can predict the future - yet we know some farmers will see it as decision time.
  As no one can predict the future, our advice is to have a bit of everything and spread the risk.
  The technician as such has the benefit of hindsight to predict the future.
  In fact, predicting the future of music is more difficult than ever.
  Now we have to be buying from the Americans who were smart enough to predict the future.
  I know that's asking you to predict the future, but give us a sense of how big a claim it could be.
  If you were trying to predict the future then, you could be pretty positive.
  I do rely on him because his technical expertise is superb and his ability to predict the future has been uncanny.
  As we examine our past, we realise how much it is likely for the future to repeat itself upon us.
  Psychic volunteers are taking part in an experiment to discover whether people really can predict the future.
  The resulting media firestorm killed off the idea of trying to use the market to predict the future.
  People who work with computers sometimes feel an irresistible urge to predict the future.
2. 1.2 The likely prospects for or fate of someone or something in time to come.
  前景，前途
  MPs will debate the future of the railways
  下院议员们将就铁路运输的前景问题进行辩论。
  Example sentencesExamples
  She's very bold and not afraid of anything and I think she has a bright future ahead of her.
  A subsequent debate on the future of Blackfield Infant and Junior schools resulted in a similar decision.
  While coming out on the wrong side of the score line today Swinford looks to have a very bright future ahead.
  And for the providers of this technology, the future is so bright, they've got to wear shades.
  He still has a bright future ahead of him and is expected to put up a better performance next year.
  Although he was disappointed afterwards he has a bright future ahead of him in football.
  Did you at least try to have a say in your fate and the future of your city, state, nation, and world?
  Chile is a surprising source for this grape, but if this example is anything to go by, the future is bright.
  It was the kind of shot that also convinces Westwood of the bright future that may lie ahead for the youngster.
  Tabby is a very talented entertainer and he has bright future ahead on stage.
  This young man is an all round sportsman with a bright future ahead in boxing and hurling.
  That, alone, raises the most terrifying prospects for the future of humankind.
  In good health, with a bright future ahead, he has little to fear from the dawning of another decade.
  A heated debate over the future of a Trowbridge soccer pitch was expected at a meeting last night.
  Of waking up to hear that your fate, the future of your family and your home, has been changed again by someone in a far off place.
  No one wants to debate the future of Britain, because of another fine old tradition the bearer of bad tidings always got the chop.
  Extensive public debate about the future of NHS services in Scotland is welcome, but it must be balanced.
  It was a curious quirk of fate that put the future of the Tayside club in the hands of a shady Anglo-Italian entrepreneur.
  There may be challenges ahead but the future in this sector is certainly looking brighter than for several years.
  Both her and Saeed are sick, sad and filled with anxiety about their fate and the future for their child.
  Synonyms
  destiny, fate, fortune, doom
  prospects, expectations, chances, likely success/advancement/improvement
3. 1.3 A prospect of success or happiness.
  成功（或令人高兴）的前景，前途
  he'd decided that there was no future in the gang
  他已断定那帮人前途不佳。
  I began to believe I might have a future as an artist
  我开始认为如果当艺术家我说不定会有成功的可能。
  Example sentencesExamples
  A cleaner energy future beckons - now is the time to deliver.
  Each of the several million Japanese who died in war had families and futures.
4. 1.4Grammar A tense expressing an action that has not yet happened.
  〔语法〕将来时
2futuresFinance
Contracts for assets (especially commodities or shares) bought at agreed prices but delivered and paid for later.
期货。比较FORWARD （义项2）
Compare with forward (sense 2 of the noun)
Example sentencesExamples
- Then as soon as the cash market closed, the S&P futures made a new low for the session.
- These banks can deal in futures and options so that they can manage price risks.
- Futures buyers must wait up to two years if the futures are bought soon after they are first offered.
- This involves buying and selling futures or options on shares, bonds or currencies.
- New crop canola futures also felt some backlash from the news, traders commented.
- With Heating Oil and Gasoline futures leading the way, Energy futures closed sharply higher as the Energy Information Agency reported a surprising drop in product stocks.
- If your broking firm gives advice the adviser must be accredited to advise on ASX futures.
- The FSA is also aware of scams promoting options, futures and currency dealings.
- All of our familiar financial instruments - stocks, insurance, commodity futures, options - were once forbidden by anti-gambling laws.
- The major indexes slid to seven-week lows in the week to Friday with crude oil futures holding near record levels.
- The index futures for October delivery rose 0.6 percent to 5,889.

adjective ˈfjuːtʃəˈfjutʃər

1attributive At a later time; going or likely to happen or exist.
将来的，未来的
the needs of future generations
未来几代人的需要。
Example sentencesExamples
- In the absence of such forward thinking, the impact of a future super-eruption is likely to be appalling.
- The future use is likely to be a small-scale residential development.
- So what are the key issues likely to determine the future movement of markets?
- What future developments are likely concerning the legal framework for employment?
- Which fields are likely to be of future investment interest to French business people in Bulgaria?
- Hence he has only himself to blame for what we are facing today and what future generations may regret tomorrow.
- The chief judge said that the verdict will be rendered at a future date.
- The Family Court is oriented to the long term and must take into account the likely future needs of the child.
- Yields on bonds are so low that any future inflation is likely to erode the rates of return on government bonds bought today.
- However, he may be removed as guardian at a future date if the court is satisfied it is in the child's best interest.
- How harsh or lenient a peace did it set in place, and with what likely results for the future stability of the present order?
- Judgements of national interest require prudence, and some concern for the likely trend of future events.
- The success this time around meant it was likely future festivals would be bigger and include more cities.
- Now teachers hope to get enough cash to enable future generations of children to follow in their footsteps.
- It is hoped that the Millennium Garden will be a source of enjoyment for present and future generations.
- It follows a study into the suitability of the buildings and the likely future demand for family services across the city.
- Unless these factors are addressed, the potential exists for future accidents.
- In 1997 we identified an imminent problem, likely to limit future estimations.
- The review would include a list of costs which will need to come from loans and likely future costs.
- AP reports that the likely future role of this historical archive is toilet paper.
Synonyms
later, following, ensuing, succeeding, subsequent, upcoming, to come, coming
1. 1.1 (of a person) planned or destined to hold a specified position.
  （人）计划（或注定）要占据某位置的
  his future wife
  他未来的妻子。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The sexy socialite has revealed she and her future husband are looking forward to starting a family soon after their wedding.
  My work is rewarding and I am able to save at least 20 per cent of my salary for my future family.
  His future bride is better looking than any of the previous girlfriends you've managed to lock in your house for longer than a week.
  Alan is now looking for contributions from other men who may have some interesting anecdotes and top tips for future fathers.
  The course develops the skills of young people identified as future leaders.
  In truth it is Davis himself who has been under suspicion for positioning himself as a future leader.
  I've already resolved that any future daughter of mine will wear them, preferably with a pair of legwarmers too.
  In July 1797, Scott went on a tour of the English Lake District where he met his future wife.
  I always have, I always will, and if my future children want to live under my roof, they will too.
  The warmth beside him was comforting; after all, to his left was his future wife.
  Our failure to look at ourselves in the mirror is the tragedy future historians will be perplexed to read about.
  From a social point of view it is an ideal place to get to know people who may become friends or even a future partner.
  It has been suggested that his Pitt biography is part of a grand publicity plan to jockey back into position as a future leader.
  And yet these are schools expected to mould and build the future leaders of this nation.
  Among these were the mandatory retirement of sovereigns at 80 and a public power of veto for any future king or queen.
  Few people realize that the future King Henry VIII was Duke of York at one point.
  The agency, however, has been planned to have a movie producer as the future owner of Boyana Film.
  Back at his castle, Siegfried attends a ball where he is expected to choose his future bride.
  This stance was bequeathed to future opponents of the government's plans, and it was extremely popular.
  Any decision will be made on educational grounds in the interest of current and future students in the area.
  Synonyms
  destined, intended, planned, to be, prospective, expected, anticipated
2. 1.2 Existing after death.
  死后存在的
  heaven and the future life with Christ
  天堂以及和耶稣在一起的来生。
3. 1.3Grammar (of a tense) expressing an action that has not yet happened.
  〔语法〕将来时
  Example sentencesExamples
  Expletive null subjects, for example, can occur freely in the past, present, and future tenses.
  Then it belatedly dawned on me that the report was in the future tense and was written to explain what was due to happen that evening.
  Traditionally, the simple future tense is will or shall followed by the infinitive: will follow.
  If the question is framed in the future tense, then I understand what conversation we are having.
  The verb ‘to die’ is one of the few that is only readily usable in the past and future tenses.

Phrases

in future

From now onwards.
从今以后，今后
she would be more careful in future
她今后会更细心。
Example sentencesExamples
- I would like to fine him for the Diver Lifeboat Fund and to warn him to be more careful in future.
- Women will in future be directed to birthing units in Chippenham and Trowbridge.
- I shall however in future be careful to exclude all mention of the players involved.
- Recommendations will be made to the school about the way they conduct SATS in future.
- Without these feelings I would be powerless to strive for change, to do better in future.
- I need hardly add that this particular young wretch will be taking the train or walking in future.
- I hope in future the police only work to protect and serve us, that no one is above the law.
- One regular correspondent also took umbrage and promised not to write in the Press in future.
- Maybe he won't be so quick to be a pawn in someone else's chess game in future.
- They will face spot-checks in future to make sure the rules are being abided by.
Synonyms
from now on, after this, in the future, from this day forth, from this day forward, from this day on, from this time on, hence, henceforward, subsequently, in time to come

Origin

Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin futurus, future participle of esse 'be' (from the stem fu-, ultimately from a base meaning 'grow, become').

Rhymes

cachucha, moocher, smoocher, suture

Definition of future in US English:

future

nounˈfjutʃərˈfyo͞oCHər

1usually the futureThe time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.
将来，未来，今后
we plan on getting married in the near future
我们打算在不久的将来结婚。
work on the building will be halted for the foreseeable future
这幢楼的建设工作将被搁置一段时间。
Example sentencesExamples
- It is difficult to envision a plan for the future without visiting moments from the past.
- Coaching sessions for would-be bowlers are planned in the near future.
- Pat plans to release a further single in the near future, followed by an album in early autumn.
- Draw your own conclusions as to what the future holds once the Government legalises cannabis, which it will.
- It was lauded as a triumph for democracy and a defining moment for the future of Africa.
- A meeting will be held in the near future to discuss a follow-up to the Special Olympics.
- So it seems right now that we are in a moment when the future is still unborn and the past is not quite dead.
- Expect more detailed news in the near future, followed by a lot of people suddenly spending a lot more time at home.
- Is there a way to avoid these results in the future while still following the example?
- What do you view as the future of policy initiatives in this area in the foreseeable future?
- No, awful as that picture is, it is just a snapshot of a moment in the near future.
- We cannot rule out the possibility of a conspiracy to carry out more attacks in the future, whether near or distant.
- These moments condition more moments in the future so that understanding and patience grow.
- If this is one of those man-against-machine moments, the future of the human race is in pretty shoddy hands.
- Probably they will be committed to the game for a longer period in the future as well.
- This company really captured my imagination and this will be one I follow carefully in the future.
- They are the carefree ones - the dare-devils who live for the moment and leave the future to look after itself.
- Towards the end of the book he looks at what the future holds based on programmes that have been funded and are about to start.
- He also gave me some food for thought about my own writing in the future.
- At last this is a sentence appropriate to the crime and a strong precedent for other judges to follow in the future.
Synonyms
time to come, time ahead
1. 1.1 Events that will or are likely to happen in time to come.
  未来将会（或可能会）发生的事
  nobody can predict the future
  没有人能预言将来的事。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Telecoms analysts, after all, have not recently shown a particularly sound ability to predict the future.
  These books, by predicting the future, have the ability to take you out of the present for a few moments.
  The resulting media firestorm killed off the idea of trying to use the market to predict the future.
  Still, the wonderfully interesting thing about life is that we can never predict the future.
  As no one can predict the future, our advice is to have a bit of everything and spread the risk.
  Psychic volunteers are taking part in an experiment to discover whether people really can predict the future.
  In fact, predicting the future of music is more difficult than ever.
  Now we have to be buying from the Americans who were smart enough to predict the future.
  People who work with computers sometimes feel an irresistible urge to predict the future.
  Further similar experiences follow and Tom realises that he now has the ability to see ghosts and predict the future.
  The technician as such has the benefit of hindsight to predict the future.
  One trick involves a goldfish which can, seemingly, predict the future.
  I do rely on him because his technical expertise is superb and his ability to predict the future has been uncanny.
  If the investors were uncertain, it seemed that companies were equally unsure about predicting the future.
  They analyse trends and predict the future before making commitments that might not bear fruit for many years.
  Nobody can predict the future - yet we know some farmers will see it as decision time.
  If you were trying to predict the future then, you could be pretty positive.
  I know that's asking you to predict the future, but give us a sense of how big a claim it could be.
  As we examine our past, we realise how much it is likely for the future to repeat itself upon us.
  Whereas the flop of the N-Gage was easy to predict, the future of these two is harder to see.
2. 1.2 Used to refer to what will happen to someone or something in the time to come.
  前景，前途
  a blueprint for the future of American fast food
  Example sentencesExamples
  In good health, with a bright future ahead, he has little to fear from the dawning of another decade.
  This young man is an all round sportsman with a bright future ahead in boxing and hurling.
  Of waking up to hear that your fate, the future of your family and your home, has been changed again by someone in a far off place.
  No one wants to debate the future of Britain, because of another fine old tradition the bearer of bad tidings always got the chop.
  Although he was disappointed afterwards he has a bright future ahead of him in football.
  Chile is a surprising source for this grape, but if this example is anything to go by, the future is bright.
  Both her and Saeed are sick, sad and filled with anxiety about their fate and the future for their child.
  There may be challenges ahead but the future in this sector is certainly looking brighter than for several years.
  He still has a bright future ahead of him and is expected to put up a better performance next year.
  A subsequent debate on the future of Blackfield Infant and Junior schools resulted in a similar decision.
  It was the kind of shot that also convinces Westwood of the bright future that may lie ahead for the youngster.
  Tabby is a very talented entertainer and he has bright future ahead on stage.
  And for the providers of this technology, the future is so bright, they've got to wear shades.
  A heated debate over the future of a Trowbridge soccer pitch was expected at a meeting last night.
  Extensive public debate about the future of NHS services in Scotland is welcome, but it must be balanced.
  Did you at least try to have a say in your fate and the future of your city, state, nation, and world?
  That, alone, raises the most terrifying prospects for the future of humankind.
  She's very bold and not afraid of anything and I think she has a bright future ahead of her.
  While coming out on the wrong side of the score line today Swinford looks to have a very bright future ahead.
  It was a curious quirk of fate that put the future of the Tayside club in the hands of a shady Anglo-Italian entrepreneur.
  Synonyms
  destiny, fate, fortune, doom
3. 1.3 A prospect of success or happiness.
  成功（或令人高兴）的前景，前途
  he'd decided that there was no future in the gang
  他已断定那帮人前途不佳。
  I began to believe I might have a future as an artist
  我开始认为如果当艺术家我说不定会有成功的可能。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Each of the several million Japanese who died in war had families and futures.
  A cleaner energy future beckons - now is the time to deliver.
4. 1.4Grammar A tense of verbs expressing events that have not yet happened.
  〔语法〕将来时
2futuresFinance
short for futures contract
Example sentencesExamples
- All of our familiar financial instruments - stocks, insurance, commodity futures, options - were once forbidden by anti-gambling laws.
- With Heating Oil and Gasoline futures leading the way, Energy futures closed sharply higher as the Energy Information Agency reported a surprising drop in product stocks.
- If your broking firm gives advice the adviser must be accredited to advise on ASX futures.
- The major indexes slid to seven-week lows in the week to Friday with crude oil futures holding near record levels.
- The FSA is also aware of scams promoting options, futures and currency dealings.
- This involves buying and selling futures or options on shares, bonds or currencies.
- New crop canola futures also felt some backlash from the news, traders commented.
- Then as soon as the cash market closed, the S&P futures made a new low for the session.
- Futures buyers must wait up to two years if the futures are bought soon after they are first offered.
- The index futures for October delivery rose 0.6 percent to 5,889.
- These banks can deal in futures and options so that they can manage price risks.

adjectiveˈfjutʃərˈfyo͞oCHər

1attributive At a later time; going or likely to happen or exist.
将来的，未来的
the needs of future generations
未来几代人的需要。
Example sentencesExamples
- Unless these factors are addressed, the potential exists for future accidents.
- In 1997 we identified an imminent problem, likely to limit future estimations.
- AP reports that the likely future role of this historical archive is toilet paper.
- It is hoped that the Millennium Garden will be a source of enjoyment for present and future generations.
- It follows a study into the suitability of the buildings and the likely future demand for family services across the city.
- The Family Court is oriented to the long term and must take into account the likely future needs of the child.
- The chief judge said that the verdict will be rendered at a future date.
- The future use is likely to be a small-scale residential development.
- Now teachers hope to get enough cash to enable future generations of children to follow in their footsteps.
- So what are the key issues likely to determine the future movement of markets?
- In the absence of such forward thinking, the impact of a future super-eruption is likely to be appalling.
- Judgements of national interest require prudence, and some concern for the likely trend of future events.
- How harsh or lenient a peace did it set in place, and with what likely results for the future stability of the present order?
- What future developments are likely concerning the legal framework for employment?
- The success this time around meant it was likely future festivals would be bigger and include more cities.
- However, he may be removed as guardian at a future date if the court is satisfied it is in the child's best interest.
- Which fields are likely to be of future investment interest to French business people in Bulgaria?
- Hence he has only himself to blame for what we are facing today and what future generations may regret tomorrow.
- Yields on bonds are so low that any future inflation is likely to erode the rates of return on government bonds bought today.
- The review would include a list of costs which will need to come from loans and likely future costs.
Synonyms
later, following, ensuing, succeeding, subsequent, upcoming, to come, coming
1. 1.1 (of a person) planned or destined to hold a specified position.
  （人）计划（或注定）要占据某位置的
  his future wife
  他未来的妻子。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The warmth beside him was comforting; after all, to his left was his future wife.
  Among these were the mandatory retirement of sovereigns at 80 and a public power of veto for any future king or queen.
  Any decision will be made on educational grounds in the interest of current and future students in the area.
  Alan is now looking for contributions from other men who may have some interesting anecdotes and top tips for future fathers.
  Back at his castle, Siegfried attends a ball where he is expected to choose his future bride.
  And yet these are schools expected to mould and build the future leaders of this nation.
  Our failure to look at ourselves in the mirror is the tragedy future historians will be perplexed to read about.
  From a social point of view it is an ideal place to get to know people who may become friends or even a future partner.
  I've already resolved that any future daughter of mine will wear them, preferably with a pair of legwarmers too.
  My work is rewarding and I am able to save at least 20 per cent of my salary for my future family.
  It has been suggested that his Pitt biography is part of a grand publicity plan to jockey back into position as a future leader.
  His future bride is better looking than any of the previous girlfriends you've managed to lock in your house for longer than a week.
  The course develops the skills of young people identified as future leaders.
  I always have, I always will, and if my future children want to live under my roof, they will too.
  In truth it is Davis himself who has been under suspicion for positioning himself as a future leader.
  Few people realize that the future King Henry VIII was Duke of York at one point.
  This stance was bequeathed to future opponents of the government's plans, and it was extremely popular.
  The agency, however, has been planned to have a movie producer as the future owner of Boyana Film.
  The sexy socialite has revealed she and her future husband are looking forward to starting a family soon after their wedding.
  In July 1797, Scott went on a tour of the English Lake District where he met his future wife.
  Synonyms
  destined, intended, planned, to be, prospective, expected, anticipated
2. 1.2 Existing after death.
  死后存在的
  expectation of a future life
3. 1.3Grammar (of a tense) expressing an event yet to happen.
  〔语法〕将来时
  Example sentencesExamples
  Expletive null subjects, for example, can occur freely in the past, present, and future tenses.
  Traditionally, the simple future tense is will or shall followed by the infinitive: will follow.
  If the question is framed in the future tense, then I understand what conversation we are having.
  The verb ‘to die’ is one of the few that is only readily usable in the past and future tenses.
  Then it belatedly dawned on me that the report was in the future tense and was written to explain what was due to happen that evening.

Phrases

in future

From now on.
从今以后，今后
she would be more careful in future
她今后会更细心。
Example sentencesExamples
- I would like to fine him for the Diver Lifeboat Fund and to warn him to be more careful in future.
- I need hardly add that this particular young wretch will be taking the train or walking in future.
- Maybe he won't be so quick to be a pawn in someone else's chess game in future.
- Recommendations will be made to the school about the way they conduct SATS in future.
- Without these feelings I would be powerless to strive for change, to do better in future.
- One regular correspondent also took umbrage and promised not to write in the Press in future.
- Women will in future be directed to birthing units in Chippenham and Trowbridge.
- I shall however in future be careful to exclude all mention of the players involved.
- They will face spot-checks in future to make sure the rules are being abided by.
- I hope in future the police only work to protect and serve us, that no one is above the law.
Synonyms
from now on, after this, in the future, from this day forth, from this day forward, from this day on, from this time on, hence, henceforward, subsequently, in time to come

Origin

Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin futurus, future participle of esse ‘be’ (from the stem fu-, ultimately from a base meaning ‘grow, become’).

词汇	future
释义	Definition of future in English: future noun ˈfjuːtʃəˈfjutʃər 1usually the futureA period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come. 将来，未来，今后 we plan on getting married in the near future 我们打算在不久的将来结婚。 work on the building will be shelved for the foreseeable future 这幢楼的建设工作将被搁置一段时间。 Example sentencesExamples They are the carefree ones - the dare-devils who live for the moment and leave the future to look after itself. This company really captured my imagination and this will be one I follow carefully in the future. So it seems right now that we are in a moment when the future is still unborn and the past is not quite dead. We cannot rule out the possibility of a conspiracy to carry out more attacks in the future, whether near or distant. Pat plans to release a further single in the near future, followed by an album in early autumn. Draw your own conclusions as to what the future holds once the Government legalises cannabis, which it will. It was lauded as a triumph for democracy and a defining moment for the future of Africa. Probably they will be committed to the game for a longer period in the future as well. What do you view as the future of policy initiatives in this area in the foreseeable future? He also gave me some food for thought about my own writing in the future. Coaching sessions for would-be bowlers are planned in the near future. A meeting will be held in the near future to discuss a follow-up to the Special Olympics. It is difficult to envision a plan for the future without visiting moments from the past. No, awful as that picture is, it is just a snapshot of a moment in the near future. Is there a way to avoid these results in the future while still following the example? Expect more detailed news in the near future, followed by a lot of people suddenly spending a lot more time at home. Towards the end of the book he looks at what the future holds based on programmes that have been funded and are about to start. If this is one of those man-against-machine moments, the future of the human race is in pretty shoddy hands. These moments condition more moments in the future so that understanding and patience grow. At last this is a sentence appropriate to the crime and a strong precedent for other judges to follow in the future. Synonyms time to come, time ahead what lay/lies ahead, coming times the fullness of time formal hereafter 1.1 Events that will or are likely to happen in time to come. 未来将会（或可能会）发生的事 nobody can predict the future 没有人能预言将来的事。 Example sentencesExamples These books, by predicting the future, have the ability to take you out of the present for a few moments. Telecoms analysts, after all, have not recently shown a particularly sound ability to predict the future. Whereas the flop of the N-Gage was easy to predict, the future of these two is harder to see. Still, the wonderfully interesting thing about life is that we can never predict the future. Further similar experiences follow and Tom realises that he now has the ability to see ghosts and predict the future. They analyse trends and predict the future before making commitments that might not bear fruit for many years. One trick involves a goldfish which can, seemingly, predict the future. If the investors were uncertain, it seemed that companies were equally unsure about predicting the future. Nobody can predict the future - yet we know some farmers will see it as decision time. As no one can predict the future, our advice is to have a bit of everything and spread the risk. The technician as such has the benefit of hindsight to predict the future. In fact, predicting the future of music is more difficult than ever. Now we have to be buying from the Americans who were smart enough to predict the future. I know that's asking you to predict the future, but give us a sense of how big a claim it could be. If you were trying to predict the future then, you could be pretty positive. I do rely on him because his technical expertise is superb and his ability to predict the future has been uncanny. As we examine our past, we realise how much it is likely for the future to repeat itself upon us. Psychic volunteers are taking part in an experiment to discover whether people really can predict the future. The resulting media firestorm killed off the idea of trying to use the market to predict the future. People who work with computers sometimes feel an irresistible urge to predict the future. 1.2 The likely prospects for or fate of someone or something in time to come. 前景，前途 MPs will debate the future of the railways 下院议员们将就铁路运输的前景问题进行辩论。 Example sentencesExamples She's very bold and not afraid of anything and I think she has a bright future ahead of her. A subsequent debate on the future of Blackfield Infant and Junior schools resulted in a similar decision. While coming out on the wrong side of the score line today Swinford looks to have a very bright future ahead. And for the providers of this technology, the future is so bright, they've got to wear shades. He still has a bright future ahead of him and is expected to put up a better performance next year. Although he was disappointed afterwards he has a bright future ahead of him in football. Did you at least try to have a say in your fate and the future of your city, state, nation, and world? Chile is a surprising source for this grape, but if this example is anything to go by, the future is bright. It was the kind of shot that also convinces Westwood of the bright future that may lie ahead for the youngster. Tabby is a very talented entertainer and he has bright future ahead on stage. This young man is an all round sportsman with a bright future ahead in boxing and hurling. That, alone, raises the most terrifying prospects for the future of humankind. In good health, with a bright future ahead, he has little to fear from the dawning of another decade. A heated debate over the future of a Trowbridge soccer pitch was expected at a meeting last night. Of waking up to hear that your fate, the future of your family and your home, has been changed again by someone in a far off place. No one wants to debate the future of Britain, because of another fine old tradition the bearer of bad tidings always got the chop. Extensive public debate about the future of NHS services in Scotland is welcome, but it must be balanced. It was a curious quirk of fate that put the future of the Tayside club in the hands of a shady Anglo-Italian entrepreneur. There may be challenges ahead but the future in this sector is certainly looking brighter than for several years. Both her and Saeed are sick, sad and filled with anxiety about their fate and the future for their child. Synonyms destiny, fate, fortune, doom prospects, expectations, chances, likely success/advancement/improvement 1.3 A prospect of success or happiness. 成功（或令人高兴）的前景，前途 he'd decided that there was no future in the gang 他已断定那帮人前途不佳。 I began to believe I might have a future as an artist 我开始认为如果当艺术家我说不定会有成功的可能。 Example sentencesExamples A cleaner energy future beckons - now is the time to deliver. Each of the several million Japanese who died in war had families and futures. 1.4Grammar A tense expressing an action that has not yet happened. 〔语法〕将来时 2futuresFinance Contracts for assets (especially commodities or shares) bought at agreed prices but delivered and paid for later. 期货。比较FORWARD （义项2） Compare with forward (sense 2 of the noun) Example sentencesExamples Then as soon as the cash market closed, the S&P futures made a new low for the session. These banks can deal in futures and options so that they can manage price risks. Futures buyers must wait up to two years if the futures are bought soon after they are first offered. This involves buying and selling futures or options on shares, bonds or currencies. New crop canola futures also felt some backlash from the news, traders commented. With Heating Oil and Gasoline futures leading the way, Energy futures closed sharply higher as the Energy Information Agency reported a surprising drop in product stocks. If your broking firm gives advice the adviser must be accredited to advise on ASX futures. The FSA is also aware of scams promoting options, futures and currency dealings. All of our familiar financial instruments - stocks, insurance, commodity futures, options - were once forbidden by anti-gambling laws. The major indexes slid to seven-week lows in the week to Friday with crude oil futures holding near record levels. The index futures for October delivery rose 0.6 percent to 5,889. adjective ˈfjuːtʃəˈfjutʃər 1attributive At a later time; going or likely to happen or exist. 将来的，未来的 the needs of future generations 未来几代人的需要。 Example sentencesExamples In the absence of such forward thinking, the impact of a future super-eruption is likely to be appalling. The future use is likely to be a small-scale residential development. So what are the key issues likely to determine the future movement of markets? What future developments are likely concerning the legal framework for employment? Which fields are likely to be of future investment interest to French business people in Bulgaria? Hence he has only himself to blame for what we are facing today and what future generations may regret tomorrow. The chief judge said that the verdict will be rendered at a future date. The Family Court is oriented to the long term and must take into account the likely future needs of the child. Yields on bonds are so low that any future inflation is likely to erode the rates of return on government bonds bought today. However, he may be removed as guardian at a future date if the court is satisfied it is in the child's best interest. How harsh or lenient a peace did it set in place, and with what likely results for the future stability of the present order? Judgements of national interest require prudence, and some concern for the likely trend of future events. The success this time around meant it was likely future festivals would be bigger and include more cities. Now teachers hope to get enough cash to enable future generations of children to follow in their footsteps. It is hoped that the Millennium Garden will be a source of enjoyment for present and future generations. It follows a study into the suitability of the buildings and the likely future demand for family services across the city. Unless these factors are addressed, the potential exists for future accidents. In 1997 we identified an imminent problem, likely to limit future estimations. The review would include a list of costs which will need to come from loans and likely future costs. AP reports that the likely future role of this historical archive is toilet paper. Synonyms later, following, ensuing, succeeding, subsequent, upcoming, to come, coming 1.1 (of a person) planned or destined to hold a specified position. （人）计划（或注定）要占据某位置的 his future wife 他未来的妻子。 Example sentencesExamples The sexy socialite has revealed she and her future husband are looking forward to starting a family soon after their wedding. My work is rewarding and I am able to save at least 20 per cent of my salary for my future family. His future bride is better looking than any of the previous girlfriends you've managed to lock in your house for longer than a week. Alan is now looking for contributions from other men who may have some interesting anecdotes and top tips for future fathers. The course develops the skills of young people identified as future leaders. In truth it is Davis himself who has been under suspicion for positioning himself as a future leader. I've already resolved that any future daughter of mine will wear them, preferably with a pair of legwarmers too. In July 1797, Scott went on a tour of the English Lake District where he met his future wife. I always have, I always will, and if my future children want to live under my roof, they will too. The warmth beside him was comforting; after all, to his left was his future wife. Our failure to look at ourselves in the mirror is the tragedy future historians will be perplexed to read about. From a social point of view it is an ideal place to get to know people who may become friends or even a future partner. It has been suggested that his Pitt biography is part of a grand publicity plan to jockey back into position as a future leader. And yet these are schools expected to mould and build the future leaders of this nation. Among these were the mandatory retirement of sovereigns at 80 and a public power of veto for any future king or queen. Few people realize that the future King Henry VIII was Duke of York at one point. The agency, however, has been planned to have a movie producer as the future owner of Boyana Film. Back at his castle, Siegfried attends a ball where he is expected to choose his future bride. This stance was bequeathed to future opponents of the government's plans, and it was extremely popular. Any decision will be made on educational grounds in the interest of current and future students in the area. Synonyms destined, intended, planned, to be, prospective, expected, anticipated 1.2 Existing after death. 死后存在的 heaven and the future life with Christ 天堂以及和耶稣在一起的来生。 1.3Grammar (of a tense) expressing an action that has not yet happened. 〔语法〕将来时 Example sentencesExamples Expletive null subjects, for example, can occur freely in the past, present, and future tenses. Then it belatedly dawned on me that the report was in the future tense and was written to explain what was due to happen that evening. Traditionally, the simple future tense is will or shall followed by the infinitive: will follow. If the question is framed in the future tense, then I understand what conversation we are having. The verb ‘to die’ is one of the few that is only readily usable in the past and future tenses. Phrases in future From now onwards. 从今以后，今后 she would be more careful in future 她今后会更细心。 Example sentencesExamples I would like to fine him for the Diver Lifeboat Fund and to warn him to be more careful in future. Women will in future be directed to birthing units in Chippenham and Trowbridge. I shall however in future be careful to exclude all mention of the players involved. Recommendations will be made to the school about the way they conduct SATS in future. Without these feelings I would be powerless to strive for change, to do better in future. I need hardly add that this particular young wretch will be taking the train or walking in future. I hope in future the police only work to protect and serve us, that no one is above the law. One regular correspondent also took umbrage and promised not to write in the Press in future. Maybe he won't be so quick to be a pawn in someone else's chess game in future. They will face spot-checks in future to make sure the rules are being abided by. Synonyms from now on, after this, in the future, from this day forth, from this day forward, from this day on, from this time on, hence, henceforward, subsequently, in time to come Origin Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin futurus, future participle of esse 'be' (from the stem fu-, ultimately from a base meaning 'grow, become'). Rhymes cachucha, moocher, smoocher, suture noun.1 phr. Definition of future in US English: future nounˈfjutʃərˈfyo͞oCHər 1usually the futureThe time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come. 将来，未来，今后 we plan on getting married in the near future 我们打算在不久的将来结婚。 work on the building will be halted for the foreseeable future 这幢楼的建设工作将被搁置一段时间。 Example sentencesExamples It is difficult to envision a plan for the future without visiting moments from the past. Coaching sessions for would-be bowlers are planned in the near future. Pat plans to release a further single in the near future, followed by an album in early autumn. Draw your own conclusions as to what the future holds once the Government legalises cannabis, which it will. It was lauded as a triumph for democracy and a defining moment for the future of Africa. A meeting will be held in the near future to discuss a follow-up to the Special Olympics. So it seems right now that we are in a moment when the future is still unborn and the past is not quite dead. Expect more detailed news in the near future, followed by a lot of people suddenly spending a lot more time at home. Is there a way to avoid these results in the future while still following the example? What do you view as the future of policy initiatives in this area in the foreseeable future? No, awful as that picture is, it is just a snapshot of a moment in the near future. We cannot rule out the possibility of a conspiracy to carry out more attacks in the future, whether near or distant. These moments condition more moments in the future so that understanding and patience grow. If this is one of those man-against-machine moments, the future of the human race is in pretty shoddy hands. Probably they will be committed to the game for a longer period in the future as well. This company really captured my imagination and this will be one I follow carefully in the future. They are the carefree ones - the dare-devils who live for the moment and leave the future to look after itself. Towards the end of the book he looks at what the future holds based on programmes that have been funded and are about to start. He also gave me some food for thought about my own writing in the future. At last this is a sentence appropriate to the crime and a strong precedent for other judges to follow in the future. Synonyms time to come, time ahead 1.1 Events that will or are likely to happen in time to come. 未来将会（或可能会）发生的事 nobody can predict the future 没有人能预言将来的事。 Example sentencesExamples Telecoms analysts, after all, have not recently shown a particularly sound ability to predict the future. These books, by predicting the future, have the ability to take you out of the present for a few moments. The resulting media firestorm killed off the idea of trying to use the market to predict the future. Still, the wonderfully interesting thing about life is that we can never predict the future. As no one can predict the future, our advice is to have a bit of everything and spread the risk. Psychic volunteers are taking part in an experiment to discover whether people really can predict the future. In fact, predicting the future of music is more difficult than ever. Now we have to be buying from the Americans who were smart enough to predict the future. People who work with computers sometimes feel an irresistible urge to predict the future. Further similar experiences follow and Tom realises that he now has the ability to see ghosts and predict the future. The technician as such has the benefit of hindsight to predict the future. One trick involves a goldfish which can, seemingly, predict the future. I do rely on him because his technical expertise is superb and his ability to predict the future has been uncanny. If the investors were uncertain, it seemed that companies were equally unsure about predicting the future. They analyse trends and predict the future before making commitments that might not bear fruit for many years. Nobody can predict the future - yet we know some farmers will see it as decision time. If you were trying to predict the future then, you could be pretty positive. I know that's asking you to predict the future, but give us a sense of how big a claim it could be. As we examine our past, we realise how much it is likely for the future to repeat itself upon us. Whereas the flop of the N-Gage was easy to predict, the future of these two is harder to see. 1.2 Used to refer to what will happen to someone or something in the time to come. 前景，前途 a blueprint for the future of American fast food Example sentencesExamples In good health, with a bright future ahead, he has little to fear from the dawning of another decade. This young man is an all round sportsman with a bright future ahead in boxing and hurling. Of waking up to hear that your fate, the future of your family and your home, has been changed again by someone in a far off place. No one wants to debate the future of Britain, because of another fine old tradition the bearer of bad tidings always got the chop. Although he was disappointed afterwards he has a bright future ahead of him in football. Chile is a surprising source for this grape, but if this example is anything to go by, the future is bright. Both her and Saeed are sick, sad and filled with anxiety about their fate and the future for their child. There may be challenges ahead but the future in this sector is certainly looking brighter than for several years. He still has a bright future ahead of him and is expected to put up a better performance next year. A subsequent debate on the future of Blackfield Infant and Junior schools resulted in a similar decision. It was the kind of shot that also convinces Westwood of the bright future that may lie ahead for the youngster. Tabby is a very talented entertainer and he has bright future ahead on stage. And for the providers of this technology, the future is so bright, they've got to wear shades. A heated debate over the future of a Trowbridge soccer pitch was expected at a meeting last night. Extensive public debate about the future of NHS services in Scotland is welcome, but it must be balanced. Did you at least try to have a say in your fate and the future of your city, state, nation, and world? That, alone, raises the most terrifying prospects for the future of humankind. She's very bold and not afraid of anything and I think she has a bright future ahead of her. While coming out on the wrong side of the score line today Swinford looks to have a very bright future ahead. It was a curious quirk of fate that put the future of the Tayside club in the hands of a shady Anglo-Italian entrepreneur. Synonyms destiny, fate, fortune, doom 1.3 A prospect of success or happiness. 成功（或令人高兴）的前景，前途 he'd decided that there was no future in the gang 他已断定那帮人前途不佳。 I began to believe I might have a future as an artist 我开始认为如果当艺术家我说不定会有成功的可能。 Example sentencesExamples Each of the several million Japanese who died in war had families and futures. A cleaner energy future beckons - now is the time to deliver. 1.4Grammar A tense of verbs expressing events that have not yet happened. 〔语法〕将来时 2futuresFinance short for futures contract Example sentencesExamples All of our familiar financial instruments - stocks, insurance, commodity futures, options - were once forbidden by anti-gambling laws. With Heating Oil and Gasoline futures leading the way, Energy futures closed sharply higher as the Energy Information Agency reported a surprising drop in product stocks. If your broking firm gives advice the adviser must be accredited to advise on ASX futures. The major indexes slid to seven-week lows in the week to Friday with crude oil futures holding near record levels. The FSA is also aware of scams promoting options, futures and currency dealings. This involves buying and selling futures or options on shares, bonds or currencies. New crop canola futures also felt some backlash from the news, traders commented. Then as soon as the cash market closed, the S&P futures made a new low for the session. Futures buyers must wait up to two years if the futures are bought soon after they are first offered. The index futures for October delivery rose 0.6 percent to 5,889. These banks can deal in futures and options so that they can manage price risks. adjectiveˈfjutʃərˈfyo͞oCHər 1attributive At a later time; going or likely to happen or exist. 将来的，未来的 the needs of future generations 未来几代人的需要。 Example sentencesExamples Unless these factors are addressed, the potential exists for future accidents. In 1997 we identified an imminent problem, likely to limit future estimations. AP reports that the likely future role of this historical archive is toilet paper. It is hoped that the Millennium Garden will be a source of enjoyment for present and future generations. It follows a study into the suitability of the buildings and the likely future demand for family services across the city. The Family Court is oriented to the long term and must take into account the likely future needs of the child. The chief judge said that the verdict will be rendered at a future date. The future use is likely to be a small-scale residential development. Now teachers hope to get enough cash to enable future generations of children to follow in their footsteps. So what are the key issues likely to determine the future movement of markets? In the absence of such forward thinking, the impact of a future super-eruption is likely to be appalling. Judgements of national interest require prudence, and some concern for the likely trend of future events. How harsh or lenient a peace did it set in place, and with what likely results for the future stability of the present order? What future developments are likely concerning the legal framework for employment? The success this time around meant it was likely future festivals would be bigger and include more cities. However, he may be removed as guardian at a future date if the court is satisfied it is in the child's best interest. Which fields are likely to be of future investment interest to French business people in Bulgaria? Hence he has only himself to blame for what we are facing today and what future generations may regret tomorrow. Yields on bonds are so low that any future inflation is likely to erode the rates of return on government bonds bought today. The review would include a list of costs which will need to come from loans and likely future costs. Synonyms later, following, ensuing, succeeding, subsequent, upcoming, to come, coming 1.1 (of a person) planned or destined to hold a specified position. （人）计划（或注定）要占据某位置的 his future wife 他未来的妻子。 Example sentencesExamples The warmth beside him was comforting; after all, to his left was his future wife. Among these were the mandatory retirement of sovereigns at 80 and a public power of veto for any future king or queen. Any decision will be made on educational grounds in the interest of current and future students in the area. Alan is now looking for contributions from other men who may have some interesting anecdotes and top tips for future fathers. Back at his castle, Siegfried attends a ball where he is expected to choose his future bride. And yet these are schools expected to mould and build the future leaders of this nation. Our failure to look at ourselves in the mirror is the tragedy future historians will be perplexed to read about. From a social point of view it is an ideal place to get to know people who may become friends or even a future partner. I've already resolved that any future daughter of mine will wear them, preferably with a pair of legwarmers too. My work is rewarding and I am able to save at least 20 per cent of my salary for my future family. It has been suggested that his Pitt biography is part of a grand publicity plan to jockey back into position as a future leader. His future bride is better looking than any of the previous girlfriends you've managed to lock in your house for longer than a week. The course develops the skills of young people identified as future leaders. I always have, I always will, and if my future children want to live under my roof, they will too. In truth it is Davis himself who has been under suspicion for positioning himself as a future leader. Few people realize that the future King Henry VIII was Duke of York at one point. This stance was bequeathed to future opponents of the government's plans, and it was extremely popular. The agency, however, has been planned to have a movie producer as the future owner of Boyana Film. The sexy socialite has revealed she and her future husband are looking forward to starting a family soon after their wedding. In July 1797, Scott went on a tour of the English Lake District where he met his future wife. Synonyms destined, intended, planned, to be, prospective, expected, anticipated 1.2 Existing after death. 死后存在的 expectation of a future life 1.3Grammar (of a tense) expressing an event yet to happen. 〔语法〕将来时 Example sentencesExamples Expletive null subjects, for example, can occur freely in the past, present, and future tenses. Traditionally, the simple future tense is will or shall followed by the infinitive: will follow. If the question is framed in the future tense, then I understand what conversation we are having. The verb ‘to die’ is one of the few that is only readily usable in the past and future tenses. Then it belatedly dawned on me that the report was in the future tense and was written to explain what was due to happen that evening. Phrases in future From now on. 从今以后，今后 she would be more careful in future 她今后会更细心。 Example sentencesExamples I would like to fine him for the Diver Lifeboat Fund and to warn him to be more careful in future. I need hardly add that this particular young wretch will be taking the train or walking in future. Maybe he won't be so quick to be a pawn in someone else's chess game in future. Recommendations will be made to the school about the way they conduct SATS in future. Without these feelings I would be powerless to strive for change, to do better in future. One regular correspondent also took umbrage and promised not to write in the Press in future. Women will in future be directed to birthing units in Chippenham and Trowbridge. I shall however in future be careful to exclude all mention of the players involved. They will face spot-checks in future to make sure the rules are being abided by. I hope in future the police only work to protect and serve us, that no one is above the law. Synonyms from now on, after this, in the future, from this day forth, from this day forward, from this day on, from this time on, hence, henceforward, subsequently, in time to come Origin Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin futurus, future participle of esse ‘be’ (from the stem fu-, ultimately from a base meaning ‘grow, become’). noun.1 phr.
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