augur
US /ˈɑː.ɡɚ/
UK /ˈɔː.ɡər/
動詞
預示, 占卜
to be a sign of especially good or bad things in the future
範例:
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The recent economic recovery augurs well for the company's future.
最近的經濟復甦為公司的未來預示了良好的前景。
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Conflicts within the team augur ill for the success of the project.
團隊內部的衝突預示著項目成功的希望渺茫。
名詞
占卜官, 預言者
a religious official in ancient Rome who observed and interpreted signs and omens
範例:
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The augur examined the flight of birds to predict the outcome of the battle.
占卜官通過觀察鳥類的飛行來預言戰鬥的結果。
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In ancient times, the augur held a position of great influence.
在古代，占卜官擁有巨大的影響力。