omen

• 名词，指被认为预示未来将要发生之事（常指吉凶）的征兆或事件。

A noun referring to a sign or event that is believed to indicate something, often good or bad, that will happen in the future.

1. Sign of future eventsB2formal

   An event or phenomenon believed to foretell a future occurrence, often with positive or negative implications.

   预兆

   • The black cat crossing the path was considered a bad omen.
   • The sudden rainbow after the storm was seen as a good omen.
   • Ancient people interpreted the flight of birds as an omen of war.

   同义词auguryforetokenharbingerportentpresageprodigyprognosticsign

• 动词，指作为未来事件的征兆或预兆，常带有神秘或预言色彩。

A verb used to indicate the act of serving as a sign or portent of a future event, often with a supernatural or prophetic connotation.

1. Indicate by signsC1formal

   To be a sign or portent of something, especially something negative or positive.

   预示

   • The dark clouds omen a coming storm.
   • His silence omens trouble for the negotiations.
   • The sudden drop in temperature omens a harsh winter.

   同义词augurbetokenforebodeforeshadowheraldportendpresageprognosticate