promising UK ['prɒm.ɪ.sɪŋ] US ['prɑ:.mɪ-] adjective ADVANCED ■Something which is promising shows signs that it is going to be successful or enjoyable 有希望的;有出息的;有前途的•They won the award for the most promising new band of the year.他们赢得了该年度最有前途新进乐团奖。 •"How's your new venture going?" "It's looking quite promising."“你的新事业进展得如何?”“看起来相当不错。” •It's a great restaurant but it doesn't look at all promising from the outside.这间餐厅棒极了,不过从外面看可一点都看不出来。 Opposite unpromising |