portentous
por
pɔr
pawr
ten
ˈtɛn
ten
tous
təs
tēs
British pronunciation
/pɔːtˈɛntəs/

“portentous”的英语定义和含义

portentous
01

预兆的, 威胁的

extraordinary and serving as a warning or sign of future events, often suggesting something bad or threatening
example
例子
The dark clouds gathering on the horizon looked portentous, hinting at a severe storm approaching.
在地平线上聚集的乌云看起来不祥,暗示着一场严重的风暴即将来临。
The sudden silence in the room was portentous, suggesting that something important was about to be revealed.
房间里突然的沉默是不祥的,暗示着即将揭示一些重要的事情。
02

自负的, 虚荣的

puffed up with vanity
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