"omens" in Chinese (Simplified)
预兆征兆
Definition
预兆是被认为能预示未来的迹象或事件,通常表示好事或坏事即将发生。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Omens” 通常用于迷信、民俗或宗教语境。常见搭配有“good omens”(好预兆)、“bad omens”(坏预兆)。在科学或正式写作中很少用,更常见于文学或口语中。
Examples
He laughs and says he doesn’t believe in omens, but sometimes gets nervous anyway.
他笑着说他不信**预兆**,但有时候还是会紧张。
Every culture has its own stories about omens and what they mean.
每种文化都有关于**预兆**及其含义的故事。
Some people believe that black cats are omens of bad luck.
有些人认为黑猫是坏运气的**预兆**。
In ancient times, people watched the sky for omens before going to war.
古代人出征前会观察天空寻找**预兆**。
The villagers thought the sudden storm was one of many omens.
村民们认为突如其来的暴风雨是许多**预兆**之一。
Rain on your wedding day is said to be one of those strange omens of a happy marriage.
人们说婚礼下雨被认为是幸福婚姻的奇特**预兆**之一。