foretelling

• 名词，指对未来事情的预言或预告，也指预言的行为或技艺，常通过超自然手段进行。

A noun referring to a statement or prediction about the future, or the act or art of prophesying, often through supernatural means.

1. Prediction or prophecyB2formal

   A statement or declaration about what will happen in the future.

   预言

   • Her foretelling of the economic downturn proved accurate.
   • Ancient texts contain many foretellings of natural disasters.
   • The foretelling of his victory was met with skepticism.

   同义词augurydivinationforecastpredictionprognosticationprophecysoothsayingvaticination

   反义词historyrecollectionretrospection

2. Art of prophecyC1formal

   The practice or ability to predict future events, often through supernatural or mystical means.

   预言术

   • The oracle was known for her skill in foretelling.
   • Many cultures have traditions of foretelling through dreams.
   • He dismissed her claims as mere foretelling without evidence.

   同义词augurydivinationprognosticationprophecysoothsayingvaticination

• 动词，指预先说出或预示未来将要发生的事件或结果，多含预言、预兆之意。

A verb used to indicate the act of predicting or prophesying a future event or outcome.

不规则动词

1. Predict the futureC1formal

   To say what will happen in the future, often based on prophecy or supernatural insight.

   预言

   • The oracle foretold the fall of the kingdom.
   • Ancient texts foretell a great flood.
   • No one can foretell the outcome of the election with certainty.

   同义词augurdivineforecastforeseepredictpresageprognosticateprophesy