prospect 
英 ['prɔspekt]  美 [ˈprɑsˌpɛkt] 
n. 指望，预期；可能性，前景，前途；景象，景色

v. 勘探；勘察；找矿，勘探

例句：
Unemployment presents a grim prospect. 

失业率使得对未来的展望不乐观。

She rejoiced at the prospect of the trip. 

她为预期中的旅行而欣喜。

She was excited at the prospect of living in London. 

她为将在伦敦生活而兴奋。

We are faced with the prospect of leaving. 

我们即将离开。

They now face the prospect of having to wear a cycling helmet by law. 

他们现在面临的情形是：不久将需要依法佩戴摩托车头盔。

There was little prospect of significant military aid. 

几乎不可能有重大的军事援助。