v.预示;为……的兆头
The bad trading figures do not bode well. 这些交易数额欠佳,预示公司前景不妙。
His careful habits bode well for his future. 他那认真的习惯预示著他会有好的前途。
That didn't bode well for the Lakers chances. 这对湖人来说并不是好兆头。
These figures do not bode well for the company's future. 这些数据对于公司的前景不是个好兆头。