auspicious
Word family verbauspicateadjectiveauspiciousadverbauspiciouslynounauspiciousnessauspice
aus·pi·cious /ɔːˈspɪʃəs $ ɒː-/ adjectiveadj formal HOPEshowing that something is likely to be successful 吉利的,吉祥的 OPP inauspiciousauspicious start/beginning Saccani’s excellent recording is an auspicious start to what promises to be a distinguished musical career. 萨卡尼出色的录音是一个吉利的开端,预示着他将有一个辉煌的音乐事业。
—auspiciously adverbadv
auspicious start/beginning• It is not exactly an auspicious start!• It was not an auspicious beginning.• Last night's programme did not have an auspicious start.• Parent representation on governing bodies under the 1986 Act did not have an auspicious beginning.• No party could have hoped for a more auspicious start to an election campaign.• It was not an auspicious start to my career.• Served with a spicy-sweet mustard sauce, this was an auspicious beginning to our meal.• It had not been an auspicious start to the year.