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ominous

/ˈɑmənəs/

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1 · adjective

suggesting that something bad may happen

不祥的；预示坏事的

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An ominous silence settled over the room when the results were announced.
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结果公布时，房间里笼罩着一种不祥的寂静。
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Pronunciation: /ˈɑmənəs/

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