Word · Frequency #33371
foretelling
/fɒːˈtel/
verb
预言；预告
foretelling is the present participle of foretell.
to say or estimate that something will happen in the future
- 1.
foreshadow or presage
预示或预兆
- 2.
indicate by signs
通过迹象表明
- 3.
make a prediction about; tell in advance
进行预测；提前告知
预示；预兆；预示或预兆；通过迹象表明；进行预测；提前告知；预言
In use
The dark clouds foretell a coming storm.
No one could have foretold the sudden change in weather.
Ancient prophecies foretold the rise of a great leader.
Verb forms
base foretell · third person foretells · -ing foretelling · past foretold · past participle foretold
不规则动词，过去式和过去分词为foretold
Connections
Word family
- foretells
- plural, third person singular
- foretold
- past, past participle
- foretelling
- present participle
Learner notes
Grammar Note
过去式和过去分词为 foretold
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