1. Soothsaying was common in ancient cultures.
占卜预言在古代文化中很常见。

2. The village elder was known for his soothsaying abilities.
村里的长者以占卜预言能力闻名。

3. Many people once believed in soothsaying to guide their decisions.
许多人曾相信占卜预言来指导决策。

4. Soothsaying is often featured in myths and legends.
占卜预言常出现在神话和传说中。

A: Do you believe in soothsaying?
A：你相信占卜预言吗？

B: Not really, I think it's more cultural tradition than science.
B：不太相信，我觉得这更多是文化传统而不是科学。

1) 通过神秘方式预测未来的行为

2) 古代社会常见的占卜或预言活动

3) 文学或神话中描写的预知能力

4) 基于象征或迹象进行未来判断的方法

1. 通过占卜或预言预测未来的行为

e.g.Soothsaying was widely practiced in ancient times.
占卜预言在古代被广泛实践。

2. 用神秘或非科学方式推测未来事件

e.g.Soothsaying is often linked with superstition.
占卜预言常与迷信相关。

noun

1. The practice of predicting future events through mystical or supernatural means.

Synonym: divination, prophecy