音标:[pɔ:ˈtendz] ;
v. 预示( portend的第三人称单数 ); 预兆; 给…以警告; 预告
v indicate by signs

portend的用法和样例:

例句

  1. Black clouds portend a storm.乌云是暴风雨的前兆。
  2. It portends we are in danger.这预示我们陷入危险。
  3. His silence portends trouble.他沉默不语不是好兆头。

经典引文

  • These signs in the heavens might portend some great happening.

    出自:W. Styron
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