predict       
verb [ T ] uk/prɪˈdɪkt/ us/prɪˈdɪkt/
B1 预言;预料,预计
to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience
  It's still not possible to accurately predict the occurrence of earthquakes. 现在仍无法准确预报地震的发生。 
 [ + that ] Who could have predicted that within ten years he'd be in charge of the whole company? 谁能预料到10年内他会掌管整个公司? 
 [ + to infinitive ] The hurricane is predicted to reach the coast tomorrow morning. 飓风预计将于明天早晨登陆。 
 [ + question word ] No one can predict when the disease will strike again. 没人能预见这种病什么时候会再次爆发。 
 - More examples
 - We can predict changes in climate with a surprising degree of accuracy.
 - I cannot predict what will happen next year.
 - The papers are predicting that the prime minister will call an election in the spring.
 - Heavy snowfalls are predicted for tonight and tomorrow.
 - It was predicted that a comet would collide with one of the planets.