to augur
01
占卜, 预言
to predict future events based on omens or signs
Transitive: to augur future events
例子
The ancient tribe used the flight patterns of birds to augur the outcomes of their battles.
古代部落利用鸟类的飞行模式来预测他们战斗的结果。
Some ancient civilizations believed that lunar eclipses augured significant shifts in political power or societal changes.
一些古代文明认为月食预示着政治权力或社会变化的重大转变。
02
预示, 预兆
to signal or suggest whether something is likely to have a good or bad result
Intransitive: to augur in a specific manner
例子
His lack of preparation augured poorly for his chances of success in the interview.
他准备不足预示着面试成功的可能性不大。
The steady growth in sales augurs well for the company ’s future.
销售的稳定增长为公司未来预示了好兆头。
Augur
01
占卜师, 预言者
(ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
