B2 adjective 중립

prospect

/ˈprɒspekt/

The possibility or likelihood of a future event occurring, or a mental picture of something expected. It can also refer to a person or entity regarded as a potential customer or candidate.

예시

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1

I am excited about the prospect of going on vacation next month.

I am excited about the prospect of going on vacation next month.

2

The committee is evaluating the prospect of implementing new environmental regulations.

The committee is evaluating the prospect of implementing new environmental regulations.

3

The prospect of a three-hour meeting is just too much for me right now.

The prospect of a three-hour meeting is just too much for me right now.

어휘 가족

명사
prospect
Verb
prospect
부사
prospectively
형용사
prospective
관련
prospection
💡

암기 팁

Break it down: 'pro' (forward) + 'spect' (to look). You are looking forward into the future to see what might happen.

빠른 퀴즈

The ______ of finding a solution to the problem within a week is very low.

정답!

정답은: prospect

예시

1

I am excited about the prospect of going on vacation next month.

everyday

I am excited about the prospect of going on vacation next month.

2

The committee is evaluating the prospect of implementing new environmental regulations.

formal

The committee is evaluating the prospect of implementing new environmental regulations.

3

The prospect of a three-hour meeting is just too much for me right now.

informal

The prospect of a three-hour meeting is just too much for me right now.

4

Recent studies explore the prospect of colonizing Mars within the next century.

academic

Recent studies explore the prospect of colonizing Mars within the next century.

5

Our sales team is busy qualifying every new prospect that enters our database.

business

Our sales team is busy qualifying every new prospect that enters our database.

어휘 가족

명사
prospect
Verb
prospect
부사
prospectively
형용사
prospective
관련
prospection

자주 쓰는 조합

bleak prospect a future with little hope
job prospects chances for career advancement
exciting prospect a thrilling future possibility
daunting prospect an intimidating future task
prospect of success the likelihood of succeeding

자주 쓰는 구문

in prospect

likely to happen soon

prospect for something

to search for something, like gold or clients

bright prospects

a very positive future outlook

자주 혼동되는 단어

prospect vs perspective

Perspective refers to a point of view or a way of looking at things, whereas prospect refers to a future possibility.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'prospect' when discussing future possibilities or potential clients. When describing something that is expected to happen in the future, the adjective form 'prospective' is often used instead.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'perspective' when they mean 'prospect' (e.g., saying 'job perspective' instead of 'job prospect').

💡

암기 팁

Break it down: 'pro' (forward) + 'spect' (to look). You are looking forward into the future to see what might happen.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'prospectus', meaning 'a view or lookout', from 'prospicere' (to look forward).

문법 패턴

followed by the preposition 'of' + noun or gerund can be used as a countable noun (e.g., many prospects) often used in plural 'prospects' to describe general future success

빠른 퀴즈

The ______ of finding a solution to the problem within a week is very low.

정답!

정답은: prospect

관련 단어

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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