augur
🇬🇧 UK/'ɒ:gә/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
v.
To be a sign or omen of a future event; to predict or foretell.
预示,预兆;预言
n.
In ancient Rome, an official who interpreted omens from the behaviour of birds or natural signs.
(古罗马)占卜官;预言者
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.augur well预示良好
- 2.augur ill预示不祥
Example Sentences
- 1.
The economic growth augurs well for increased employment and stronger business expansion.
- 2.
The ancient Roman augur interpreted bird behavior to predict outcomes of military campaigns.