プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第4版)の解説
めど【目▲処】
〔目標〕an aim；〔見通し〕an outlook
仕事のめどがまだつかない
The outlook for the work is still vague.
住まいを見つけるめどがまだつかない
I still don't know when I'll be able to find 「a place to live [a house].
景気回復のめどがつかない
There is no knowing when the economy will recover [《口》 pick up again].
ようやく研究完成のめどがついた
At last the completion of my research is in sight.
生産の倍増をめどにしている
We are aiming at doubling production.
来月中旬をめどにこの仕事を終わらせます
I will finish this work by about the middle of next month.
犯人のめどはまだ付かない
The police don't have any idea yet who did it.