n.

1. 指望；预期；盼望的事物[U][（+of）]
   There is no immediate prospect of his returning soon.

   没有迹象显示他会很快回来。

   She rejoiced at the prospect of the Paris trip.

   她对即将能去巴黎旅行一事高兴万分。

   John was excited by the prospect of owning his own boat.

   约翰因将拥有自己的船而感到兴奋。

2. （成功的）可能性；前景，前途[P]
   Mrs. Smith said that her niece's prospects were ruined.

   史密斯太太说她侄女的前途被毁了。

   The prospects of the car industry are brightening.

   汽车工业前途看好。

3. 景象，景色；视野[C][S1]
   The prospect from the balcony was breathtaking.

   从阳台上看去景色美极了。

4. 【美】可能成为主顾的人；有希望的候选人[C]
   The salesman called on several prospects.

   推销员拜访了好几个可能成为主顾的人。

vt.

1. 勘探；勘察
   They are prospecting the region for oil.

   他们正在该区勘察油矿。

vi.

1. 找矿，勘探[（+for）]
   Some geologists are prospecting for oil here.

   一些地质学家在此勘探石油。

2. （指矿）有（开采）希望
   The mine prospects well.

   这矿大有开采前途。

n.

1. the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
   ▸a mental picture of a future or anticipated event.
   ▸ (prospects) chances or opportunities for success.
2. a person regarded as a potential customer or as likely to be successful.
3. an extensive view of landscape.
4. a place likely to yield mineral deposits.

v.