auspicious
/ɔːˈspɪʃəs/adjective
1- conducive to success; favourable有助于成功的; 有利的:
it was not the most auspicious moment to hold an election.
那不是举行选举的最有利时机。
1.1
- giving or being a sign of future success吉利的; 吉兆的:
they said it was an auspicious moon-it was rising.
他们说那是一轮预示吉祥的月亮——它正徐徐升起。
1.2
- archaic characterized by success; prosperous〈古〉成功的; 兴旺的; 富裕的:
he was respectful to his auspicious customers.
他对那些有钱的顾客毕恭毕敬。
派生词
auspiciously
adverbauspiciousness
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