预示

yù shì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

预先显示或表示（某种迹象或征兆）。

To indicate or show in advance (a sign or omen).

通常用于描述某种迹象、征兆或暗示未来将要发生的事情。

Usually used to describe a sign, omen, or indication that something will happen in the future.

1 乌云密布预示着暴风雨即将来临。 (Dark clouds gathering indicate that a storm is coming.)
2 经济数据下滑预示着可能的经济衰退。 (The decline in economic data foreshadows a possible recession.)
3 他的笑容预示着好消息。 (His smile heralds good news.)
4 初雪预示着冬天的到来。 (The first snow foretells the arrival of winter.)
5 科研成果预示着重大的突破。 (The scientific research results foreshadow a major breakthrough.)
6 这种动物异常行为预示着地震的可能。 (The unusual behavior of this animal portends a possible earthquake.)

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