infortune
/in-fawr-chuhn/US // ɪnˈfɔr tʃən //
厄运,不幸,灾难,不幸的是
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : Astrology. a planet or aspect of evil influence, especially Saturn or Mars.
- : Obsolete. misfortune.
Examples
Murray's guide gives incorrectly, "Fortune infortune forte une," meaning "Here is a woman strong in fortune or in misfortune."
And these, under their several names, make the great ‘infortune’ of astrology, wherein old Culpepper amply instructed our fathers.
Next comes Huck, orb of necessity, the Greater Infortune, which brings men most trouble of all.
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