augury

['ɔ:gjuri]

n.预言, 征兆, 占卜

例句与用法:

An augur of ancient Rome, especially one who interpreted omens derived from the observation of birds.

预言者古罗马的预言者,尤指解释来自对鸟类的观察而得到的预兆的人

Does this unfortunate news augur war in the near future?

这个不幸消息预示最近的将来会发生战争吗?

词形变化:

名词复数: auguries |

详细释义:

n.

1. (古罗马)占卜术, 占卜仪式

2. 前兆, 预兆, 征兆