foretell
/fɔːˈtel/ · /fɔːrˈtel/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5685 in the learning path
预言；预示
Definitions
v. to say or indicate what will happen in the future
预言；预示
Example
Nobody could foretell how quickly the village would change.
没人能预料到这个村庄会变化得如此迅速。
Although historical patterns offer useful insights, they cannot reliably foretell the outcomes of future economic policies.
尽管历史规律能提供有益启示，却无法可靠地预测未来经济政策的结果。
Collocations
- foretell the future
- foretell disaster
Synonyms
- predict
- prophesy
Usage tip
过去式和过去分词均为foretold；比predict更文学化。
FAQ
- What does foretell mean?
- to say or indicate what will happen in the future
- How is foretell pronounced?
- UK /fɔːˈtel/, US /fɔːrˈtel/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
