/ˈprɒspekt ||; ˈprɑspɛkt/noun1 [U] [sing] prospect (of sth/of doing sth) the possibility that sth will happen （某事发生的）可能性: There's little prospect of better weather before next week. 下星期之前天气好转的可能性不大。
2 [sing] prospect (of sth/of doing sth) a thought about what may or will happen in the future 期望；预期: The prospect of becoming a father filled James with horror. 詹姆斯快要为人之父，心里充满恐惧。
3 prospects [pl] chances of being successful in the future 前途；前景；展望: good job/career/promotion prospects 良好就业前景；良好事业前途；良好晋升机会