英语词汇“augur”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

au·gur

(ôgər)

1. One of a group of ancient Roman religious officials who foretold events by observing and interpreting signs and omens.

2. A seer or prophet; a soothsayer.

v. au·gured, au·gur·ing, au·gurs

v.tr.

1. To predict, especially from signs or omens; foretell. See Synonyms at foretell.

2. To serve as an omen of; betoken: trends that augur change in society.

v.intr.

1. To make predictions from signs or omens.

2. To be a sign or omen: A smooth dress rehearsal augured well for the play.

[Middle English, from Latin; see aug- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]

augu·ral (ôgyə-rəl) adj.

单词	augur
释义	au·gur (ôgər) n. 1. One of a group of ancient Roman religious officials who foretold events by observing and interpreting signs and omens. 2. A seer or prophet; a soothsayer. v. au·gured, au·gur·ing, au·gurs v.tr. 1. To predict, especially from signs or omens; foretell. See Synonyms at foretell. 2. To serve as an omen of; betoken: trends that augur change in society. v.intr. 1. To make predictions from signs or omens. 2. To be a sign or omen: A smooth dress rehearsal augured well for the play. [Middle English, from Latin; see aug- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] augu·ral (ôgyə-rəl) adj.
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