adumbrate
US /ˈædəmˌbreɪt/
UK /ˈædəmˌbreɪt/
动词
1.
预示, 勾勒, 暗示
to foreshadow or symbolize vaguely
示例:
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The early chapters of the novel adumbrate the tragic events to come.
小说的早期章节预示了即将发生的悲剧事件。
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The artist used dark colors to adumbrate the somber mood of the painting.
艺术家用深色来预示画作的阴郁气氛。
2.
遮蔽, 使模糊
to obscure or overshadow
示例:
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The dense fog began to adumbrate the distant mountains.
浓雾开始遮蔽远处的山脉。
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His past mistakes continued to adumbrate his current achievements.
他过去的错误继续遮蔽他目前的成就。