future

noun

1. 将来；未来
   the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then
   1. We need to plan for the future.
      我们需要为将来作好打算。
   2. What will the cities of the future look like?
      未来的城市会是什么样子呢？
   3. The movie is set in the future.
      这部电影以未来为背景。
   4. The exchange rate is likely to fall in the near future (= soon) .
      汇率可能不久就要下跌。
   5. What does the future hold?
      未来将会如何？
2. 未来的事；将来发生的事；前景
   what will happen to sb/sth at a later time
   1. Her future is uncertain.
      她前途未卜。
   2. This deal could safeguard the futures of the 2 000 employees.
      这个协议可以保障2 000名雇员今后的生活。
3. 前途；前程
   the possibility of being successful or surviving at a later time
   1. She has a great future ahead of her.
      她前程远大。
   2. I can't see any future in this relationship.
      我看不出这个关系会有什么前途。
4. 期货
   goods or shares that are bought at agreed prices but that will be delivered and paid for at a later time
   1. oil futures
      石油期货
   2. the futures market
      期货市场
5. （动词的）将来时，将来式， 未来式
   the form of a verb that expresses what will happen after the present

adj.

1. 将来的；未来的；将来发生的
   taking place or existing at a time after the present
   1. future generations
      子孙后代
   2. at a future date
      将来某个时候
   3. future developments in computer software
      计算机软件的未来发展
   4. He met his future wife at law school.
      他在法学院结识了他未来的妻子。

1. N-SING 未来;将来;将来发生的事
   The future is the period of time that will come after the present, or the things that will happen then.
   1. The spokesman said no decision on the proposal was likely in the immediate future...
      发言人说近期不会就这项提案作出决议。
   2. He was making plans for the future...
      他正在为将来制订计划。
   3. I had little time to think about what the future held for me.
      我几乎没有时间思考未来会怎样。
2. 她说如果人类现在不采取决定性的行动，那就只会把问题留给子孙后代。 → see: She said if the world did not act conclusively now, it would only bequeath the problem to future generations...
3. N-COUNT 前途;前景
   Someone's future, or the future of something, is what will happen to them or what they will do after the present time.
   1. His future as prime minister depends on the outcome of the elections...
      他能否继续坐在首相的位子上取决于选举的结果。
   2. Graeme remains a supremely talented cricketer and must still have a splendid future in the game.
      格雷姆依然是一个极有天赋的板球运动员，在这项运动中一定仍可拥有辉煌的前程。
   3. ...a proposed national conference on the country's political future...
      提议召开的关于国家政治前途的全国大会
   4. Young people are an investment for our future.
      年轻人是我们未来的资本。
4. N-COUNT 成功的可能;未来的希望
   If you say that someone or something has a future, you mean that they are likely to be successful or to survive.
   1. These abandoned children have now got a future...
      这些被抛弃的孩子现在有了希望。
   2. There's no future in this relationship.
      这段感情不可能有结果。
5. N-PLURAL 期货
   When people trade in futures, they buy stocks and shares, commodities such as coffee or oil, or foreign currency at a price that is agreed at the time of purchase for items which are delivered some time in the future.
   1. This report could spur some buying in corn futures when the market opens today...
      这一报告可能会在今天开市后刺激一些人买进玉米期货。
   2. Futures prices recovered from sharp early declines to end with moderate losses.
      期货价格在早盘深幅下跌后出现反弹，收盘时未见严重损失。
6. (语法中)将来(时)的
   In grammar, the future tense of a verb is the one used to talk about things that are going to happen. In English, this applies to verb groups consisting of 'will' or 'shall' and the base form of a verb. The future perfect tense of a verb is used to talk about things that will have happened at some time in the future.
7. PHRASE 今后，从今以后(有时亦作 in the future，尤用于美国英语中)
   You use in future when saying what will happen from now on, which will be different from what has previously happened. The form in the future is sometimes used instead, especially in American English.
   1. In future the President will be chosen by the people instead of by the National Assembly...
      今后总统将由人民选举产生，而非国民议会选出。
   2. I asked her to be more careful in future...
      我要她以后要更加小心。
   3. In the future, Mr. Fernandes says, he won't rely on others to handle this.
      费尔南德斯先生说，今后他不会再依赖别人处理这种事。
8. PHRASE 未来将发生…;将来会发生…
   If you wonder what the future holds, you wonder what will happen in the future.
   1. We wondered what the future would hold for our baby son.
      我们不知道宝贝儿子长大了会怎样。
9. PHRASE 未来在(于…)
   If you say that someone's future lies in a particular place or activity, you think they will be most successful or happy in that place or doing that activity.
   1. Armstrong is uncertain where his long-term future lies...
      阿姆斯特朗拿不准自己的人生远景在何方。
   2. He came back because he believed his future lay with her.
      他回来是因为他相信自己的未来是和她在一起。

1. It reflects real anger and apprehension about the future
   它反映出对未来真实的愤怒和恐惧。
2. We expect better of you in the future
   我们希望将来你有更大的成就。
3. The country's president will offer delegates his blueprint for the country's future.
   该国总统会向代表们展示他构想的国家未来发展的蓝图。
4. I believe that each of us can contribute to the future of the world
   我相信我们每一个人都能够对世界的未来有所贡献。
5. He also spoke of his fears for the future of his country's culture.
   他也谈到了对祖国文化前途的担忧。
6. The spokesman said no decision on the proposal was likely in the immediate future
   发言人说近期不会就这项提案作出决议。
7. He was making plans for the future
   他正在为将来制订计划。
8. I had little time to think about what the future held for me.
   我几乎没有时间思考未来会怎样。
9. She said if the world did not act conclusively now, it would only bequeath the problem to future generations
   她说如果人类现在不采取决定性的行动，那就只会把问题留给子孙后代。
10. Meanwhile, the domestic debate on Denmark's future role in Europe rages on.
    与此同时，国内也展开了有关丹麦未来在欧洲扮演何种角色的激烈争论。
11. His future as prime minister depends on the outcome of the elections
    他能否继续坐在首相的位子上取决于选举的结果。
12. Graeme remains a supremely talented cricketer and must still have a splendid future in the game.
    格雷姆依然是一个极有天赋的板球运动员，在这项运动中一定仍可拥有辉煌的前程。
13. Young people are an investment for our future.
    年轻人是我们未来的资本。
14. These abandoned children have now got a future
    这些被抛弃的孩子现在有了希望。
15. There's no future in this relationship.
    这段感情不可能有结果。
16. This report could spur some buying in corn futures when the market opens today
    这一报告可能会在今天开市后刺激一些人买进玉米期货。
17. Futures prices recovered from sharp early declines to end with moderate losses.
    期货价格在早盘深幅下跌后出现反弹，收盘时未见严重损失。
18. In future the President will be chosen by the people instead of by the National Assembly
    今后总统将由人民选举产生，而非国民议会选出。
19. I asked her to be more careful in future
    我要她以后要更加小心。
20. In the future, Mr. Fernandes says, he won't rely on others to handle this.
    费尔南德斯先生说，今后他不会再依赖别人处理这种事。
21. We wondered what the future would hold for our baby son.
    我们不知道宝贝儿子长大了会怎样。
22. Armstrong is uncertain where his long-term future lies
    阿姆斯特朗拿不准自己的人生远景在何方。
23. He came back because he believed his future lay with her.
    他回来是因为他相信自己的未来是和她在一起。
24. My hope is that, in the future, I will go over there and marry her.
    我的希望是将来能去那里和她结婚。
25. They say they expect the meeting to have a marked impact on the future of the country
    他们称他们预期会议对国家的未来会产生显著影响。
26. The industry is inappropriate to the region's present and future needs
    该行业不适合该地区当前和未来的需要。
27. We are naturally concerned about the future.
    我们自然对未来感到担心。
28. No job has more influence on the future of the world
    没有哪份工作能对世界的未来有更大的影响。
29. I reflected on the child's future.
    我认真考虑了孩子的将来。
30. We must confront future with optimism.
    我们必须乐观地面对未来。

n.

in future

• 今后；从今以后
  from now on
  1. Please be more careful in future.
     今后请多加小心。
  2. In future, make sure the door is never left unlocked.
     从今以后，千万别忘记锁好门户。

in the not too distant future

• 在不久的将来
  not a long time in the future but fairly soon

for/in the foreseeable future

• （在）可预见的将来
  for/in the period of time when you can predict what is going to happen, based on the present circumstances
  1. The statue will remain in the museum for the foreseeable future.
     短期内这座雕像将留在博物馆。
  2. It's unlikely that the hospital will be closed in the foreseeable future (= soon) .
     这所医院不大可能很快就关闭。

noun

1. bulk commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date

2. a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the future

   Synonym:    future tense

3. the time yet to come

   Synonym:    hereafterfuturitytime to come

adj

1. yet to be or coming
   1. some future historian will evaluate him

2. effective in or looking toward the future
   1. he was preparing for future employment opportunities

3. a verb tense or other formation referring to events or states that have not yet happened
   1. future auxiliary