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augur

/ˈɔː.ɡə/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/

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noun

占い師、予言者

A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.

Examples :

"The ancient augur predicted a successful harvest based on the flight patterns of the crows. "

古代の占い師は、カラスの飛行パターンに基づいて豊作を予言した。

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noun

占い師

An official who interpreted omens before the start of public events.

Examples :

"Before the Roman army marched to war, the augur carefully examined the flight of birds to determine if the gods favored their campaign. "

ローマ軍が出陣する前に、占い師は神々が彼らの作戦を支持するかどうかを判断するために、鳥の飛行を注意深く調べた。

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verb

予言する、予兆を示す

To foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events.

Examples :

"The dark clouds and strong wind augur a thunderstorm. "

暗い雲と強風は雷雨の予兆を示している。

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verb

予言する、予知する、兆す

To anticipate, to foretell, or to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable issue.

Examples :

"to augur well or ill"

吉兆か凶兆を予言する。

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