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prefigure

/pɹiːfɪɡjɚ/

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noun

预兆，先兆。

That which prefigures or appears to predict; a harbinger.

Examples :

"The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were a chilling prefigure of the storm to come. "

地平线上聚集的乌云是即将到来的暴风雨令人不寒而栗的预兆。

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verb

预示，预兆，预示。

To show or suggest ahead of time; to represent beforehand (often used in a Biblical context).

Examples :

"The old house with its leaky roof and crumbling foundation prefigured the problems the new owners would face during their renovation. "

这座老房子的漏雨屋顶和摇摇欲坠的地基预示着新房主在翻修过程中会遇到的种种问题。

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verb

预示，预见。

To predict or foresee.

Examples :

"The dark clouds gathering prefigured a heavy rainstorm. "

聚集的乌云预示着一场暴雨即将来临。

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