"spell trouble" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 预示麻烦
• 意味着麻烦

Definition

表示某事会引发麻烦或导致困难局面的征兆或警告。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个习惯表达，略显正式。指某事预示或表示会有麻烦。常与“that”连用，如 'This could spell trouble.' 多用于警告决策、计划或趋势。与拼写单词的'spell'无关。

Examples

Lack of planning can spell trouble for the project.

缺乏规划可能**预示麻烦**，对项目不利。

Too much rain could spell trouble for the farmers.

降雨过多可能**意味着麻烦**，对农民不利。

Skipping safety checks always spells trouble.

跳过安全检查总是**预示麻烦**。

If they keep ignoring the warnings, it's going to spell trouble sooner or later.

如果他们一直忽视警告，迟早会**惹上麻烦**。

Rushing into this deal without reading the contract could really spell trouble.

不看合同就草率签这笔交易，真的会**带来麻烦**。

Forgetting her birthday would definitely spell trouble for you.

忘记她的生日肯定会**预示麻烦**，对你不利。