Foretell Meaning in English
word
fɔɹˈtɛɫ
for-TEL
fɔːtˈɛl
faw-TEL
释义
To say what will happen in the future, often using special knowledge or abilities.
用法与细微差别
'Foretell' is somewhat formal and often used in stories, myths, or discussions of prophecy. It suggests using supernatural, mystical, or special insight rather than general prediction. More common alternatives in everyday speech are 'predict' or 'forecast.'
Spanish: predecir - pronosticarPortuguese (BR): prever - predizerPortuguese (PT): prever - predizerChinese (Simplified): 预言 - 预示Chinese (Traditional): 預言 - 預示Hindi: भविष्यवाणी करनाArabic: يتنبأ - يتوقعBengali: ভবিষ্যদ্বাণী করা - আগাম বলাRussian: предсказывать - пророчествоватьJapanese: 予言するVietnamese: tiên đoán - dự báoKorean: 예언하다 - 예측하다(신비적)Turkish: kehanette bulunmak - önceden söylemekUrdu: پیش گوئی کرناIndonesian: meramalkan - meramal
例句
The fortune teller can foretell your future.
basic
Many people try to foretell the weather.
basic
The old legend says a star will foretell the king's birth.
basic
No one can foretell what will happen next year.
natural
They say dreams can sometimes foretell the future.
natural
If I could foretell the stock market, I'd be rich!
natural