prognostication

• 名词，指对未来事件的预测、预言或预兆，常表示正式的或带有预言性质的陈述，说明将要发生的事。

A noun referring to a prediction, forecast, or sign of a future event, often implying a formal or prophetic statement about what is to come.

1. A sign of something about to happenC1formal

   An indication or omen that suggests a future event.

   预兆

   • The dark clouds were a prognostication of the coming storm.
   • The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a prognostication of an economic downturn.
   • Ancient people often viewed a comet as a prognostication of great change.

   同义词auguryforetokenharbingeromenportentpresageprognosticsign

2. A statement made about the futureC1formal

   A prediction or forecast about what will happen.

   预测

   • The economist's prognostication about inflation proved accurate.
   • His prognostication that the team would win the championship was met with skepticism.
   • The weather forecaster's prognostication of heavy rain kept people indoors.

   同义词auguryforecastpredictionprognosisprophecy

3. Knowledge of the future (often from a divine source)C2formal

   The act of foretelling future events, often believed to be obtained through divine or supernatural means.

   预言

   • The oracle's prognostication was sought by kings and generals.
   • In ancient Greece, prognostication was often linked to the gods.
   • The prophet's prognostication of peace was welcomed by the people.

   同义词augurydivinationforetellingprophecysoothsayingvaticination

   反义词hindsightretrospection