| 单词 | project |
| 释义 | project project noun, verb
■ noun /; AmE / [C]
CAPITAL PROJECT
a planned piece of work, often involving many people, that is designed to produce sth new, to improve sth or to find information about sth: to set up a project to develop a new engine The company has invested a lot in the water project. Our project manager usually reviews our progress daily. The committee has shown great commitment to the project. The project was first proposed in 2001 but was rejected at that time.
an ambitious/a large/joint/major project ◆ a building/construction/development/research project ◆ to fund/launch/manage/run/set up a project ◆ a project leader/manager/team
■ verb [+ obj] //
1 (usually be projected) to estimate what the size, cost or amount of sth will be in the future based on what is happening now: A growth rate of 4% is projected for next year. The sales profits have been projected to fall. The results have fallen 12% short of this year's projected earnings. He projects that inflation will soon reach 8%. They are projecting a large increase in production costs over the next two quarters. SYN FORECAST
2 (usually be projected) to plan an activity, a project, etc. for a time in the future: The projected merger will go ahead next year. The next edition of the book is projected for publication in March. The projected entry into the American market has been put on hold.
3 to present sb/sth/yourself to other people in a particular way, especially one that gives a good impression: They sought advice on how to project a more positive image of their company. We need to project ourselves better. |
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