foretells

foretells的音标是[ˌfɔːrtəˈles] ，基本翻译是预言，预示，预示着…来临。速记技巧可以是：for轻声读，tells像“听”但嘴微张。

Foretell的英文词源：

- 词源：来自拉丁语 foretellare，意为“预言，预示”。

- 词形变化：过去式foretold，现在分词foretelling。

相关单词：

- predict，预测，词源同foretell。

- foresee，预见，词源同foretell，含义为“预先看到”。

- prophesy，预言，预言能力。

- omen，预兆，预示。

- portend，预示，预示未来。

- augur，占卜者，占卜未来。

- foreboding，预感，不吉之兆。

- presage，预兆，预示未来。

- harbinger，预兆，预示着某种即将发生的事情。

- augury，占卜术，预测未来。

以上这些单词都与“foretell”有着密切的关联，它们在不同的语境下表达着对未来的预测、预见、预言、预示等含义。这些单词在英语中广泛应用，体现了英语词汇的丰富性和多样性。

常用短语：

1. foretell the future 预测未来

2. foretell doom 预兆厄运

3. foretell disaster 预兆灾难

4. foretell doom and gloom 预兆厄运和阴郁

5. foretell trouble 预兆麻烦

6. foretell calamity 预兆灾难

7. foretell ominous signs 预兆不祥之兆

双语例句：

1. The dark clouds in the sky foretell a storm is coming. （天空中的乌云预示着一场风暴即将来临。）

2. The strange behavior of the animals foretells a natural disaster is near. （动物们的奇怪行为预示着附近将有自然灾害发生。）

3. The recent decline in the stock market foretells a possible economic downturn. （股市最近的下滑预示着可能的经济衰退。）

4. The cloud of dust on the horizon foretells the approach of an oncoming vehicle. （地平线上扬起的灰尘预示着有一辆车即将到来。）

5. The sudden rise in the ocean"s temperature foretells the possibility of an impending natural disaster. （海洋温度的突然上升预示着一场迫在眉睫的自然灾害的可能性。）

6. The appearance of a comet foretells of a new era or change is on the way. （彗星的的出现预示着一个新的时代或变化即将来临。）

7. The appearance of a dark cloud on the horizon foretells that rain is on the way. （地平线上出现的一片乌云预示着雨即将来临。）

英文小作文：

Foretelling the Future

Foretelling the future is an interesting and sometimes challenging task, but it can also be a valuable tool for planning and preparation. Whether it"s predicting the weather, economic trends, or political events, having a sense of what"s ahead can help us make better decisions and prepare for what"s to come.

However, foresight is not always easy to achieve, and it requires a combination of observation, intuition, and scientific analysis. But even with limited information, we can often use patterns and trends to make educated guesses about what"s to come. For example, looking at historical data on temperature patterns or economic indicators can help us identify patterns and trends that indicate what"s likely to happen in the future.

At the same time, we should always keep in mind that foresight is not a guarantee and that unexpected events can always happen. But with a little bit of preparation and planning, we can be better prepared for whatever comes our way. Ultimately, foresight is about being aware of what"s ahead and making informed decisions based on that awareness, rather than blindly reacting to what happens around us.