1580s, from obsolete French prospectif and directly from Medieval Latin prospectivus "affording a prospect; pertaining to a prospect," from Latin prospect-, past participle stem of prospicere (see prospect (n.)). In 17c. also as a noun, "spy glass, telescope." Related: Prospectively.
实用例句
1. Prospective buyers should study the small ads in the daily newspaper.
打算购物的人应该研究研究日报上的小广告。来自柯林斯例句
2. A lot of money went on wining and dining prospective clients.
很多钱都花在宴请潜在客户上了。来自柯林斯例句
3. A social worker is appointed to interview the prospective adopters.
一名社工被任命对有意收养者进行面试。来自柯林斯例句
4. Registrars checked the ID cards of prospective voters.
登记员核对未来投票人的身份证。来自柯林斯例句
5. They are worried about prospective changes in the law.
