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[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- v. 预兆, 预示
- ［英］ v. 预兆, 预示 ( to give an omen; bode)
- ［记］ por ( =pro在前面) +tend ( 倾向) -> 预示, 预兆
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
transitive verb
- Etymology: Middle English, from Latin portendere, from por- forward (akin to per through) + tendere to stretch — more at for, thin
- Date: 15th century
- 1. to give an omen or anticipatory sign of
- 2. indicate, signify
