portentously
adverb /pɔːˈtentəsli/
/pɔːrˈtentəsli/
- (literary) in a way that is important as a sign or a warning of something that is going to happen in the future, especially when it is something unpleasant
预示（坏事）的；先兆的 - His uncle portentously warned him about seeking vengeance.
他的叔叔不祥地警告他不要寻求报复。
- His uncle portentously warned him about seeking vengeance.
- (formal, disapproving) in a very serious way that is intended to impress people
煞有介事的；装腔作势的；装模作样的 - She frowned portentously to add weight to her suggestion.
她矜持地皱了皱眉头，以增加她的建议的分量。
- She frowned portentously to add weight to her suggestion.