Portent
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- n. 凶兆, 异兆
- ［英］ n. 凶兆, 异兆 ( something that foreshadows a coming event: omen)
- ［记］ 来自portend ( 预兆)
- ［例］ a portent for further trouble
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noun
- Etymology: Latin portentum, from neuter of portentus, past participle of portendere
- Date: circa 1587
- 1. something that foreshadows a coming event ; omen, sign
- 2. prophetic indication or significance
- 3. marvel, prodigy
