1620s (implied in predicted), "foretell, prophesy," a back formation from prediction or else from Latin praedicatus, past participle of praedicere "foretell, advise, give notice," from prae "before" (see pre-) + dicere "to say" (see diction). Related: Predicted; predicting.
权威例句
1. The test can accurately predict what a bigger explosion would do.
该试验能准确地预测一次更大爆炸的威力。
2. There's no way to predict the future health of the banking industry.
银行业未来是否会兴旺发达根本无法预测。
3. Many predict 1991 will rival the great vintage of 1965.
许多人预测1991年酿制的葡萄酒可以与1965年生产的佳酿相媲美。
4. The most recent polls predict a tight three-way race.
最近的调查显示,这将是一场三方激烈角逐的比赛。
5. Weather forecasts predict more hot weather, gusty winds and lightning strikes.