ominous

adjective

UK/ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/
US/ˈɑː.mə.nəs/

Definitions of ominous adjective

  1. Suggesting or indicating that something bad or unpleasant is likely to happen.

    不祥的;凶兆的

    • The heavy, dark clouds in the sky formed an ominous scene.

      天空中沉重、黑暗的云层形成了一幅不祥的景象。

    • He received an ominous 'See me in my office' text from his boss.

      他收到了老板发来的『来我办公室』这样一条不祥的短信。

    • The sudden drop in the stock market was an ominous sign for the economy.

      股市的突然下跌是经济的不祥之兆。