1. the time that is yet to come
將來；未來
We are planning for the future.
我們正在為未來做規劃。
No one can predict the future with certainty.
沒有人能確切預測未來。
What does the future hold for us?
未來對我們來說意味著什麼？
Future Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
future
noun
快速理解
What does "Future" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Future"?
「future」主要指尚未發生的時間或事件，也指事物發展的可能性或前景。
- 1
時間概念
EN: the time that is yet to come
翻譯: 指尚未到來的時間。
- 2
未來事件
EN: events or conditions that will happen later
翻譯: 指將來會發生的事件或情況。
- 3
發展前景
EN: the prospects or potential of someone or something
翻譯: 指某人或某事物的發展潛力或前景。
- 4
語法時態
EN: the grammatical tense used for actions yet to occur
翻譯: 指用於表示尚未發生動作的文法時態。
小提醒：注意「in the future」和「in future」的細微差別：前者通常指「在將來的某個時間點」，後者（英式英語常見）多指「從今以後」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Future" in English）
How to pronounce "Future" in English?"Future" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Future" from YouTube Videos
South Korea would accept Trump-Kim deal to freeze North Korea’s nuclear programme | BBC News
BBC News
“>>. So would you therefore accept a deal between Trump and Kim that saw North Korea freeze its nuclear weapons program for now, with no future promises of denuclearization at this point?”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Future"?How does "Future" change by context?
2. what will happen to someone or something in the time to come
前途；前景
She has a bright future ahead of her.
她前途光明。
The company is worried about its financial future.
公司對其財務前景感到擔憂。
He decided to study engineering to secure his future.
他決定攻讀工程學以確保自己的前途。
3. the possibility of success or advancement
成功的可能性；發展潛力
This young athlete has a great future in the sport.
這位年輕運動員在這項運動中大有可為。
They saw no future in staying at their old jobs.
他們認為留在舊工作崗位上沒有發展前途。
4. a tense of verbs expressing events that have not yet happened
將來時態
In English, the future is often formed with 'will' or 'going to'.
在英語中，將來時態通常用 'will' 或 'going to' 構成。
We are learning how to use the future tense in class.
我們正在課堂上學習如何使用將來時態。
5. commodities or stocks bought or sold for delivery at a later date
期貨
He trades in oil futures.
他從事石油期貨交易。
The futures market can be very volatile.
期貨市場可能非常波動。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Future"?How to make natural sentences with "Future"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| the + future | 未來（時間） | We are planning for the future. (我們正在為未來做規劃。) |
| in + the + future | 在未來 | In the future, robots may do most of the work. (在未來，機器人可能會完成大部分的工作。) |
| future + of + noun | …的未來 | The future of this company looks bright. (這家公司的未來看起來一片光明。) |
| have + a + bright/great + future | 擁有光明/美好的未來 | She has a bright future ahead of her. (她前途一片光明。) |
| in + the + near/distant + future | 在不久/遙遠的將來 | This technology will be available in the near future. (這項技術將在不久的將來問世。) |
| plan for + the + future | 為未來做計劃 | It's important to save money and plan for the future. (存錢並為未來做計劃是很重要的。) |
| future + tense/event | 將來時態/事件 | We use "will" to talk about future events. (我們用 "will" 來談論未來的事件。) |
| look to + the + future | 展望未來 | After the setback, we must look to the future. (經歷挫折後，我們必須展望未來。) |
用法說明
How is "Future" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Future"?
future doing vs future to do
- future doing 通常用於描述一個已經計劃好、安排妥當，或即將發生的未來事件，強調其確定性或已存在於日程中。
- future to do 則更常用於表達一個意圖、目標或尚未具體安排的未來行動，常與動詞如
plan,hope,want,need等連用。 - 在
look forward to或be committed to等片語後，由於to是介系詞，必須接 doing (動名詞)。 EN: We are discussing the future of expanding our business into Asia. 翻譯: 我們正在討論未來將業務擴展到亞洲的計畫。
EN:We need to plan for the future to expand our business sustainably.
翻譯:我們需要為未來做規劃，以實現業務的可持續擴張。
總結建議
一般來說，談論已確定的未來計畫或事件時用 future doing，表達未來意圖或目標時則用 future to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Future" and similar words?How to choose "Future" vs alternatives?
future vs destiny
future 指時間上即將到來的時期，強調時間順序；destiny 則強調命中註定、無法改變的命運或結局。
future vs prospect
future 泛指時間上的未來；prospect 則指未來可能發生的特定事件、機會或可能性，常帶有期待感。
future vs hereafter
future 是通用的未來時間用語；hereafter 較為正式或文學，常特指死後的世界或來世。
口語用法
How is "Future" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Future"?
引述
在口語中，常用「the future」來引述或轉述他人對未來的看法或預測。 EN: He kept talking about "the future of AI," but I didn't really get his point. 翻譯: 他一直在講「人工智慧的未來」，但我真的沒聽懂他的重點。
EN:My mom always says, "The future is what you make it."
翻譯:我媽總是說：「未來是你自己創造的。」
語氣強調
在對話中，會透過重音或語調強調「future」，以表達對未來事件的強烈期待、擔憂或重要性。 EN: I'm really worried about our future if we don't address this now. 翻譯: 如果我們現在不處理這件事，我真的非常擔心我們的未來。
EN:This decision will shape the entire future of the company.
翻譯:這個決定將塑造公司整個的未來。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語言時，「the future」或「in the future」有時會作為短暫的停頓填充詞，用來爭取思考時間。 EN: Well, you know, in the future... we might consider a different approach. 翻譯: 嗯，你知道，在未來嘛…我們或許可以考慮不同的做法。
EN:So, the plan for the future... uh, is still being finalized.
翻譯:所以，關於未來的計畫…呃，還在最後定案中。
正式寫作注意：在正式書寫或報告中，應避免將「future」用作停頓填充詞，並確保其用法精確、語境正式，例如使用「in the foreseeable future」或「long-term prospects」等更明確的表述。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Future"?What fixed phrases with "Future" should I remember?
in the future
prepositional phrase
在未來，將來
future plans
noun phrase
未來的計劃
look to the future
verb phrase
展望未來
future generations
noun phrase
後代，子孫後代
in the near future
prepositional phrase
在不久的將來
secure a future
verb phrase
確保未來（的安全/穩定）
the future holds
clause pattern
未來會帶來...
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Future"?Which "Future" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I will go to Japan in future.
✓I will go to Japan in the future.
當 'future' 表示「將來、未來」這個時間概念時，通常需要定冠詞 'the'，除非在特定片語中（如 'in future' 英式英語表示「從今以後」）。美式英語中談論未來時間幾乎總是 'in the future'。
×What is your future plan?
✓What are your future plans?
談論個人的計畫、目標時，'plan' 通常以複數形式 'plans' 出現，因為通常涉及多個面向或步驟。使用單數 'plan' 聽起來較不自然，除非特指某一個單一、具體的計畫。
×I am worrying about my future.
✓I am worried about my future.
表達「對未來感到擔心」的狀態，應使用形容詞 'worried'（感到擔心的），而非進行式的動詞 'worrying'（正在擔心）。'Worrying' 作為形容詞時意為「令人擔憂的」，主語通常是事物。
×He has a bright future in front of him.
✓He has a bright future ahead of him.
描述一個人的「前途光明」或「未來在前方」，固定搭配是 'ahead of someone'，而非 'in front of someone'。'In front of' 通常指具體空間中的「在...前面」。
×We need to think for the future.
✓We need to think about the future. / We need to plan for the future.
動詞 'think' 與 'future' 搭配時，介系詞用 'about'（思考關於...）。若想表達「為未來做準備」，動詞可用 'plan' 或 'provide' 等，此時介系詞用 'for'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Future"?What are tense/participle forms of "Future"?