adumbrate/ˈædʌmbreɪt; æd`ʌmbret/ v[Tn](fml 文)1 indicate (sth) faintly or in outline 略微地或概括地暗示（某事物）.2 suggest (esp a coming event) in advance; foreshadow 预示, 预告（尤指即将发生的事）;预兆.
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