forward-thinking
forward-thinking — 名詞
1. the practice of considering what may happen in the future and making suitable pr
前瞻思維
為未來做準備的思考方式
the practice of considering what may happen in the future and making suitable preparations for it
The city's forward-thinking on climate change led to better flood defenses along the river.
該城市在氣候變遷上的前瞻思維，促使河岸防洪設施獲得大幅改善。
collocation: show / demonstrate / require forward-thinking
Rachid's forward-thinking helped the startup survive its first difficult year.
Rachid 的前瞻思維讓新創公司順利度過第一年的難關。
Sustainable farming requires forward-thinking about soil health and water use across seasons.
永續農業需要對土壤健康與跨季節用水具有前瞻思維。
Without the board's forward-thinking, the hospital would have closed during the financial crisis.
要不是董事會的前瞻思維，那家醫院在金融危機時就已經關門了。
- foresight
emphasises the ability to predict future events, not the active planning that forward-thinking includes
- vision
more about an inspiring long-term image of the future; less about practical preparation
- forethought
focuses on thinking ahead before acting, often in smaller-scale or immediate decisions
- short-sightedness
focusing only on immediate needs without considering the future
- myopia
formal term for a narrow, present-focused perspective
文法句型
forward-thinking + about + noun phrase
show / demonstrate forward-thinking
用法筆記
Unlike 'foresight', which emphasises the ability to predict what will happen, forward-thinking places more weight on actively planning and preparing based on those predictions.
常見錯誤
forward-thinking — 形容詞
1. making decisions or plans that take into account future needs and possibilities,
具前瞻性的
著眼於未來的
making decisions or plans that take into account future needs and possibilities, rather than only focusing on the present
A forward-thinking company invests in employee training even when the economy is weak.
具前瞻性的公司即使在景氣低迷時，仍會投資員工培訓。
The principal hired Meera for her forward-thinking ideas about teaching digital skills in primary school.
校長因為 Meera 對小學數位教學提出的前瞻性想法而聘用她。
collocation: forward-thinking ideas / approach / policy
Caleb proposed a forward-thinking plan to turn the old factory into affordable housing for families.
Caleb 提出了一項前瞻性計畫，要將舊工廠改造成平價住宅供家庭居住。
Justin is known as a forward-thinking architect who designs buildings with natural cooling in mind.
Justin 被認為是位具前瞻性的建築師，他設計的建築都將自然降溫納入考量。
- forward-looking
very close in meaning; slightly more common in political and economic contexts
- progressive
stronger emphasis on social reform and change; can carry political connotations
- visionary
suggests someone has an unusually clear or inspiring picture of the future
- proactive
focuses on taking action before problems arise, not necessarily long-term planning
- short-sighted
failing to consider future consequences
- backward-looking
focused on past methods rather than future possibilities
文法句型
forward-thinking + noun
be + forward-thinking
用法筆記
Common in business, education, and public policy contexts. Can describe both people (a forward-thinking manager) and things (a forward-thinking policy). Typically positive in tone.