[] 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