forecast

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Meaning: A prediction about what will happen, especially regarding weather or financial matters

预报,预测
pronóstico, previsión
予報、予測
예보, 예측

A forecast is a prediction or estimate of future events, most commonly used for weather predictions ('the weather forecast') and financial projections ('sales forecast'). As a verb, it means to predict what will happen based on current information and analysis. Unlike 'prediction,' forecast implies more scientific or data-based estimation.

「forecast」是对未来事件的预测或估计,最常用于天气预报('the weather forecast')和财务预测('sales forecast')。作为动词,意为根据当前信息和分析预测将发生的事情。与'prediction'不同,forecast暗示更多基于科学或数据的估计。
«Forecast» es una predicción o estimación de eventos futuros, más comúnmente usada para predicciones del tiempo («the weather forecast») y proyecciones financieras («sales forecast»). Como verbo, significa predecir lo que sucederá basándose en información y análisis actuales. A diferencia de «prediction», forecast implica una estimación más científica o basada en datos.
「forecast」は将来の出来事の予測や見積もりで、天気予報(「the weather forecast」)や財務予測(「sales forecast」)で最もよく使われます。動詞としては、現在の情報と分析に基づいて何が起こるかを予測することを意味します。「prediction」とは異なり、forecastはより科学的またはデータに基づいた推定を暗示します。
forecast는 미래 사건에 대한 예측이나 추정으로, 날씨 예보('the weather forecast')와 재무 전망('sales forecast')에 가장 흔히 사용됩니다. 동사로는 현재 정보와 분석을 바탕으로 미래에 일어날 일을 예측한다는 뜻입니다. 'prediction'과 달리 forecast는 더 과학적이거나 데이터에 기반한 추정을 함축합니다.

Examples

  1. The forecast says it will rain tomorrow.
    天气预报说明天会下雨。
    El pronóstico dice que lloverá mañana.
    天気予報では明日は雨だそうです。
    일기 예보에 따르면 내일 비가 온다고 합니다.
  2. Analysts forecast a rise in house prices next year.
    分析师预测明年房价将上涨。
    Los analistas pronostican un aumento en los precios de la vivienda el próximo año.
    アナリストは来年の住宅価格の上昇を予測しています。
    분석가들은 내년 주택 가격 상승을 예측하고 있습니다.
  3. The economic forecast looks promising for the coming quarter.
    下一季度的经济预测看起来很乐观。
    La previsión económica parece prometedora para el próximo trimestre.
    来期の経済予測は有望に見えます。
    다가오는 분기의 경제 전망은 유망해 보입니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From 'fore-' (before) + 'cast' (to plan, contrive), from Middle English 'forecasten' meaning 'to plan ahead'. 'Cast' here means 'to calculate' (as in 'casting accounts'). The weather prediction sense appeared in the 19th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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