vaticinate

英 [væ'tɪsɪneɪt] 美
  • vi. 预言;预断
  • vt. 预告,预言

英英释义


1. predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
2. foretell through or as if through the power of prophecy

英文词源


vaticinate (v.)
"to prophecy, foretell," 1620s, from Latin vaticinatus, past participle of vaticinari, from vates (see vates) + formative element -cinus. Related: Vaticinated; vaticinating; Vaticinal.

词态变化


第三人称单数: vaticinates;过去式: vaticinated;过去分词: vaticinated;现在分词: vaticinating;