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betokens
现在进行时
betokening
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betokened
过去完成时
betokened
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预示, 预兆
to serve as a sign or warning that suggests or foretells a future event
及物动词
- The sudden drop in barometric pressure can betoken an approaching storm.
气压的突然下降可能预示着即将到来的风暴。
- The dark clouds gathering on the horizon betokened an imminent downpour.
地平线上聚集的乌云预示着即将来临的倾盆大雨。
- A decline in economic indicators may betoken an impending recession.
经济指标的下降可能预示即将到来的衰退。
- The distant rumble of thunder can betoken an approaching thunderstorm.
远处的雷声可以预示一场即将来临的雷雨。
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预示, 表示
to serve as a clear signal, symptom, or indication of something
及物动词
- The patient's elevated temperature may betoken the presence of a fever.
病人的体温升高可能预示发烧的存在。
- A sudden increase in traffic on the roads can betoken the start of rush hour.
道路上交通量的突然增加可能预示着高峰时段的开始。
- The wilting of plants may betoken a lack of water and the need for immediate attention.
植物的枯萎可能预示着缺水，需要立即关注。
- A yellowing of the leaves can betoken a nutrient deficiency in the soil.
叶子变黄可能表明土壤中缺乏营养。
- A persistent cough can betoken an underlying respiratory infection or illness.
持续咳嗽可能预示潜在的呼吸道感染或疾病。