[transitive] /prəˈdʒekt/ (usually be projected) to estimate what the size, cost or amount of sth will be in the future based on what is happening now预测；预计；推断◆A growth rate of 4% is projected for next year.预计明年的增长率为 4%。◆The sales profits have been projected to fall.据预测销售利润将下降。◆The results have fallen 12% short of this year's projected earnings.结果比今年的预计收入减少了 12%。 SYN forecast (usually be projected) to plan an activity, a project, etc. for a time in the future计划；规划；拟订方案◆The projected merger will go ahead next year.计划中的合并将于明年进行。to present sb/sth/yourself to other people in a particular way, especially one that gives a good impression展现；表现；确立（好印象）◆They sought advice on how to project a more positive image of their company.他们就如何树立更加良好的公司形象征询意见。◆We need to project ourselves better.我们必须更好地展现自己。