foresee
foresee — verb
1. to realize or expect that a specific event or situation will occur before it act
to realize or expect that a specific event or situation will occur before it actually happens, often based on reasoning rather than certainty
Minho did not foresee the sudden drop in sales when he launched the new product.
foresee + noun phrase in negative context
Anjali had foreseen that the flight would be delayed, so she booked a later train.
foresee + that-clause for anticipating events
No one could have foreseen how quickly the storm would change direction.
The long-term effects of the new policy were not foreseen by the planning committee.
Industry analysts foresee a further rise in property prices across the region next year.
- predict
more formal and often suggests stating a future outcome based on evidence or analysis rather than intuitive awareness
- anticipate
stronger on the expectation aspect and often implies preparing for the expected event, not just knowing about it
- forecast
more technical in tone; used for weather, economic trends, or data-based projections
- overlook
to fail to notice something, including its future impact or consequences
文法句型
foresee + noun phrase
foresee + that-clause
foresee + wh-clause
用法筆記
Frequently used with modal verbs (could, cannot, can) or in negative constructions to emphasize the surprising nature of an event. Also common with that-clauses and wh-clauses for more detailed projections.