predict
v say in advance that (sth) will happen; forecast 预言（某事物）将发生;
预报; 预告:The earthquake had been predicted several months before.这次地震早在几个月以前就发布了预报.* She predicted that the improvement would continue.她预测情况将继续好转.* It is impossible to predict who will win.要预测出谁将获胜是不可能的.
forecast
v .
(pt,pp forecast or forecasted)tell in advance (what is expected to happen); predict with the help of information 预报; 预测:forecast a fall in unemployment 预测失业人数下降 * forecast that it will rain tomorrow 预报明天有雨 * forecast what the outcome of the election will be 预测选举结果.
n .
statement that predicts sth with the help of information 预测:forecasts of higher profits 利润将增加的预测 * According to the (weather) forecast it will be sunny tomorrow.（天气）预报说明天天晴.* The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers.预报说晴间阵雨.
