Propitious
来自我不喜欢考试-知识库
目录 |
[编辑] 解释
[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- adj. 吉利的; 顺利的
- ［英］ adj. 吉利的 ( auspicious; favorable) ; 顺利的 ( advantageous)
- ［记］ pro ( 向前) +pit ( =pet寻求) +ious -> 所寻求的 -> 吉利的
- ［例］ a propitious omen ( 吉兆)
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
adjective
- Etymology: Middle English propycyous, from Anglo-French propicius, from Latin propitius, probably from pro- for + petere to seek — more at pro-, feather
- Date: 15th century
- 1. favorably disposed ; benevolent
- 2. being a good omen ; auspicious <propitious sign>
- 3. tending to favor ; advantageous
- Synonyms: see favorable
- ? propitiously adverb
- ? propitiousness noun
