forecast
/ˈfɔ:kɑ:st; ?@ -kæst; fɔr`kæst/ v
(pt, pp forecast or forecasted) [Tn, Tf, Tw]
tell in advance (what is expected to happen); predict with the help of information 预报; 预测
forecast a fall in unemployment 预测失业人数下降
forecast that it will rain tomorrow 预报明天有雨
forecast what the outcome of the election will be 预测选举结果. forecast, n statement that predicts sth with the help of information 预测
forecasts of higher profits 利润将增加的预测
According to the (weather) forecast it will be sunny tomorrow. （天气）预报说明天天晴.
The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers. 预报说晴间阵雨.