预见
To see or be aware of something before it happens; to foresee or anticipate.
Examples
3 of 5经济学家预见到了这场金融危机。
Economists foresaw this financial crisis.
这个结果是可以预见的。
This result is foreseeable.
他很有远见,能预见到行业的变化。
He is very visionary and can foresee changes in the industry.
Word Family
Memory Tip
'预' (yù) means 'beforehand'; '见' (jiàn) means 'to see'. Seeing it before it happens.
Quick Quiz
在可___的将来,人工智能将更加普及。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 预见
Examples
经济学家预见到了这场金融危机。
businessEconomists foresaw this financial crisis.
这个结果是可以预见的。
academicThis result is foreseeable.
他很有远见,能预见到行业的变化。
formalHe is very visionary and can foresee changes in the industry.
没有人能预见到这项技术的巨大成功。
everydayNo one could have foreseen the huge success of this technology.
由于缺乏预见,公司损失惨重。
businessDue to a lack of foresight, the company suffered heavy losses.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
在可预见的将来
in the foreseeable future
极具预见性
highly visionary
预见后果
foresee the consequences
Often Confused With
预测 is often based on data or calculation; 预见 is more about wisdom, vision, or general anticipation.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS Task 2 when talking about future developments or potential problems.
Common Mistakes
Ensure you don't use '看见' (to see) when you mean '预见' (to foresee).
Memory Tip
'预' (yù) means 'beforehand'; '见' (jiàn) means 'to see'. Seeing it before it happens.
Word Origin
From '预' (advance) and '见' (see).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
在可___的将来,人工智能将更加普及。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 预见
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