prospect

n.

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

   沒有跡象顯示他會很快回來。

   She rejoiced at the prospect of the Paris trip.

   她對即將能去巴黎旅行一事高興萬分。

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

   約翰因將擁有自己的船而感到興奮。

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

   史密斯太太說她姪女的前途被毀了。

   The prospects of the car industry are brightening.

   汽車工業前途看好。

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

   從陽臺上看去景色美極了。

4. 【美】可能成為主顧的人；有希望的候選人[C]
   The salesman called on several prospects.

   推銷員拜訪了好幾個可能成為主顧的人。