English Dictionary

portent

/ˈpɔːtɛnt/

noun

Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen. / A portending; significance / Something regarded as portentous; a marvel; prodigy.

The dark clouds gathering in the sky were a portent of the storm that was about to come.

意味（1）

Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.

It was a portent of things to come.

意味（2）

A portending; significance

a howl of dire portent

意味（3）

Something regarded as portentous; a marvel; prodigy.