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outlook

/ˈaʊtlʊk/
English Definition
n. view; expectancy, perspective
中文释义
前景,展望,观点
Example Sentence

Economists revised their outlook for the coming year, predicting moderate growth driven by advances in renewable energy technology.

经济学家修订了对来年的展望,预测由可再生能源技术进步驱动的温和增长。

Antonyms
past retrospect
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
out(external)+look(look).
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “outlook”?

  1. A The act of performing a task or function
  2. B A person who supports the maintenance of tradition
  3. C People who live in a particular place
  4. D View; expectancy, perspective
Show answer

D — View; expectancy, perspective. “outlook” means view; expectancy, perspective.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “view; expectancy, perspective”?

  1. A resident
  2. B traditionalist
  3. C outlook
  4. D performance
Show answer

C — outlook. “outlook” means view; expectancy, perspective.

Common questions about “outlook”

What does “outlook” mean?

outlook — view; expectancy, perspective. In Chinese: 前景,展望,观点.

How do you pronounce “outlook”?

outlook is pronounced /ˈaʊtlʊk/.

How is “outlook” used in a sentence?

Economists revised their outlook for the coming year, predicting moderate growth driven by advances in renewable energy technology. (经济学家修订了对来年的展望,预测由可再生能源技术进步驱动的温和增长。)

What are synonyms for “outlook”?

perspective, prospect, viewpoint — all close in meaning to outlook (view; expectancy, perspective).

What is the opposite of “outlook”?

past, retrospect — each the opposite of outlook (view; expectancy, perspective).

Is “outlook” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. outlook is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “outlook”?

out(external)+look(look).

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