1. This is nothing new. We have never been good at foretelling the future, but when the news is favorable, others forgive our lack of prescience. 像以往一样，我们从来不擅长对未来的预测，但是当都是好消息的时候，别人总是原谅我们缺乏预知。
2. The author of "Zuozhuan" is in a paradoxical state of mind in terms of his understanding of dreams. On the one hand, he believes that dreams have the function of foretelling the actuality. 《左传》中，作者对梦的阐释处于一种矛盾的过度状态：一方面，作者深信梦对现实的预言功能；
3. (To Li Bai) Speaking highly of the tremendous artistic achievements of his poetry and foretelling the ever-lasting popularity of his poetry, Du Fu is really worthy of being his boon companion. （《寄李十二白二十韵》）杜甫不仅高度赞美李白诗歌的巨大艺术成就，也指出李白的诗歌将会流传千古，他真不愧是李白的知音。
英英解释
n.
1. a statement made about the future
2. the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means
