ominous
/ˈɒmɪnəs/ · /ˈɑːmɪnəs/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #6000 in the learning path
不祥的；预示危险的
Definitions
adj. suggesting that something bad or unpleasant may happen
不祥的；预示危险的
Example
Ominous clouds gathered as we hurried back home.
阴沉得令人不安的乌云聚拢过来，我们赶忙往家走。
The rapid decline in insect populations is an ominous sign for ecosystems that depend on pollination.
对于依赖授粉的生态系统而言，昆虫数量迅速下降是一个不祥的征兆。
Collocations
- an ominous sign
- ominous clouds
- an ominous silence
Word family
- ominously (adv.)
- omen (n.)
Synonyms
- foreboding
- threatening
Antonyms
- promising
Usage tip
强调预示坏事将发生，而非坏事已经发生。
FAQ
- What does ominous mean?
- suggesting that something bad or unpleasant may happen
- How is ominous pronounced?
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