[] to say that sth will happen in the future预言；预报；预告◆Many analysts are predicting a rise in interest rates.许多分析家预测利率会上调。◆It is impossible to predict what will happen.预知未来发生的事是不可能的。◆This new business is predicted to start producing revenue within a year.预计这家新企业一年内开始赢利。SYNforecast