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预言

yù yán

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to predict
  • prophecy

Definition

预先说出(将来要发生的事情);预言的话。

To predict or foretell (future events); a prophecy.

Usage

常用于表示对未来事件的预测或断言,可作名词或动词。

Often used to indicate a prediction or assertion about future events, can be used as a noun or verb.

Examples

  • 1 他的预言最终成真了。(His prophecy eventually came true.)
  • 2 科学家预言全球气温将持续上升。(Scientists predict that global temperatures will continue to rise.)
  • 3 古代预言家曾预言这个帝国的衰落。(Ancient prophets foretold the decline of this empire.)
  • 4 不要相信那些没有根据的预言。(Don't believe in unfounded prophecies.)
  • 5 预言球队会赢得比赛,结果真的赢了。(She predicted that the team would win the match, and they did.)

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