betoken[bi'təukən]

• vt.
  • 表示；标志；意味着；证明：

    He gave her a kiss that betokened his affection.

    他给她一个表示爱的吻。

    They betokened their fidelity to the leader with a vow.

    他们以宣誓来表示他们对领袖的忠诚。

  • 预示；预兆，是…的预兆：

    He addressed a few angry words to her that betokened hostility.

    他对她说了几句预示敌意的愤怒的话。