spell trouble
US /spɛl ˈtrʌb.əl/
UK /spɛl ˈtrʌb.əl/
1.
帶來麻煩, 預示麻煩
to indicate that something bad is likely to happen
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His constant tardiness could spell trouble for his job.
他經常遲到可能會給他的工作帶來麻煩。
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The dark clouds on the horizon spell trouble for our picnic.
地平線上的烏雲預示著我們的野餐會有麻煩。