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.
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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5. Weather forecasts predict more hot weather, gusty winds and lightning strikes.