1580s, from obsolete French prospectif and directly from Medieval Latin prospectivus "affording a prospect; pertaining to a prospect," from Latin prospect-, past participle stem of prospicere (see prospect (n.)). In 17c. also as a noun, "spy glass, telescope." Related: Prospectively.
雙語例句
1. Prospective buyers should study the small ads in the daily newspaper.
打算購物的人應(yīng)該研究研究日報上的小廣告。
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2. A lot of money went on wining and dining prospective clients.
很多錢都花在宴請潛在客戶上了。
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3. A social worker is appointed to interview the prospective adopters.
一名社工被任命對有意收養(yǎng)者進行面試。
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4. Registrars checked the ID cards of prospective voters.
登記員核對未來投票人的身份證。
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5. They are worried about prospective changes in the law.