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。

vt.

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

   他們正在該區勘查油礦。

vi.

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

   一些地質學家在此探勘石油。

2. （指礦）有（開採）希望
   The mine prospects well.

   這礦大有開採前途。

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.