释义 |
View usage for: (fɔːʳteɪst) Word forms: plural foretastescountable noun [usu a N of n]If you describe an event as a foretaste of a future situation, you mean that it suggests to you what that future situation will be like. It was a foretaste of things to come. [+ of] This is but a foretaste of what the emerging technologies will enable us to do. Synonyms: sample, example, indication, preview More Synonyms of foretaste foretaste in British Englishnoun (ˈfɔːˌteɪst)1. an early but limited experience or awareness of something to come verb (fɔːˈteɪst)2. (transitive) to have a foretaste of foretaste in American English (ˈfɔrˌteɪst; for v. fɔrˈteɪst) noun1. a preliminary or first taste; slight experience of something to be enjoyed, endured, etc. in the future; anticipation verb transitiveWord forms: foreˈtasted or foreˈtasting2. Rare to taste beforehand; have a foretaste of Examples of 'foretaste' in a sentenceforetaste Here is a foretaste of things to come - a previous encounter displaying wonderful fighting chess.This CD gives a foretaste of what to expect.Last week provided a foretaste of what is to come on Friday, after the final tally is counted.In small ways that sometimes seem ineffectual, my friends and I are looking to experience some foretaste of that moment. Definition an early but limited experience of something to come It was a foretaste of things to come. Synonyms trailer prelude whiff foretoken Additional synonymsDefinition a specimen that is typical of its group examples of sexism and racism in society Synonyms instance, specimen, case, sample, illustration, case in point, particular case, particular instance, typical case, exemplification, representative case, xample He gave no indication that he was ready to compromise. Synonyms sign, mark, evidence, warning, note, signal, suggestion, symptom, hint, clue, manifestation, omen, inkling, portent, intimation, forewarning, wake-up call Definition an opportunity to see a film, exhibition, or play before it is shown to the public He had gone to see a preview of the play. Synonyms sample, sneak preview, trailer, sampler, taster, foretaste, advance showing - forest
- forestall
- forestry
- foretaste
- foretell
- forethought
- foretoken
Additional synonymsDefinition a hint, threat, or advance notice of a possible danger or problem a warning of impending doom Synonyms omen, sign, forecast, indication, token, prediction, prophecy, premonition, foreboding, portent, presage, augury, foretoken, rahui (New Zealand) |