foretaste
US /ˈfɔːr.teɪst/
UK /ˈfɔː.teɪst/
名词
预兆, 初步体验, 预示
a small preliminary sample of something
示例:
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The trailer gave us a foretaste of the exciting movie to come.
预告片让我们对即将上映的精彩电影有了一个初步了解。
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The small earthquake was a foretaste of the larger one that followed.
小地震是随后发生的大地震的预兆。
动词
预示, 预尝
to experience or show something in advance
示例:
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The first few chapters foretaste the novel's dark themes.
前几章预示着小说黑暗的主题。
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His early success foretasted a brilliant career.
他早期的成功预示着辉煌的职业生涯。