omen
n[C, U]
~ (of sth) (event regarded as a) sign that sth good or bad will happen in the future 预兆; 徵兆
a good/bad omen 好[坏]兆头
an omen of victory 胜利的预兆
a bird of ill omen 不祥的鸟.
I'm not sure. I ought to do some studying, as I've got masses of work to do, but I think I'll be too tired. Maybe I'll just watch the news on television and go to bed early.
He passed his exams, and even better, when he left university he had earned enough money to start his own business, offering guide services to tourists.
他考试过关了,更惬意的是,他大学毕业时,所赚的钱足够他开始经营自己的行业--为游客提供导游服务。
Good morning, Mr Coal. I hear that you are one of the best detectives in the capital.