Word · CEFR A2 · Frequency #2288
predict
预测；预言
核心释义
To say or estimate that something will happen in the future, based on knowledge or reasoning.
- 1.
预测；预言
To make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a future event on the basis of knowledge and reasoning; to prophesy a future event on the basis of mystical knowledge or power.
- 2.
暗示；意味着
To imply.
- 3.
作出预测
To make predictions.
预示；意味着；暗示；意味着；作出预测；预知；预言
用法In use
Scientists can predict the weather using advanced models.
用法提示：作为及物动词，后接宾语，表示预测某事。
She predicted that the company would succeed.
用法提示：过去式形式，后接that从句。
No one could have predicted the outcome.
用法提示：与情态动词连用，表示可能性。
predict something
Experts predict a recession.
专家预测经济衰退。
predict that ...
She predicted that it would rain.
她预测会下雨。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- predict the future
- 预测未来
- No one can predict the future with certainty.没有人能确定地预测未来。
- predict the outcome
- 预测结果
- It is difficult to predict the outcome of the election.预测选举结果很困难。
- predict the weather
- 预测天气
- Meteorologists use computer models to predict the weather.气象学家使用计算机模型来预测天气。
- predict success
- 预测成功
- Analysts predict success for the new product launch.分析师预测新产品发布将取得成功。
- predict behavior
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
想象你提前（pre）说出（dict）比赛结果，就是预测。
语境与语域Context & Register
中性语体，适用于各种正式和非正式场合，如日常预测、科学报告、天气预报等。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
The words 'addict', 'contradict', 'verdict', 'dictate' (partially), and 'edict' share the '-dict' ending and have similar stressed vowel /ɪ/ (except 'dictate' with /ɪ/). 'Indict' is a lookalike: it ends with '-dict' but is pronounced /ɪnˈdaɪt/ (silent 'c'), so it does not rhyme.
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.