augury
US /ˈɑː.ɡjɚ.i/
UK /ˈɔːɡ.jə.ri/
名词
1.
预兆, 征兆, 兆头
a sign of what will happen in the future; an omen
示例:
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The sudden flight of birds was taken as an augury of impending doom.
鸟群的突然飞走被视为厄运降临的预兆。
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His early success was a good augury for his future career.
他早期的成功是他未来事业的良好预兆。
2.
占卜, 预言, 兆头学
the practice of interpreting omens and signs to predict the future
示例:
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Ancient Romans often consulted priests skilled in augury before making important decisions.
古罗马人在做出重要决定之前，经常咨询擅长占卜的祭司。
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The priest's role involved the careful study of natural phenomena for purposes of augury.
祭司的职责包括仔细研究自然现象以进行占卜。