plural (and now the usual form) of auspice; 1530s, "observation of birds for the purpose of taking omens," from French auspice (14c.), from Latin auspicum "divination from the flight of birds; function of an auspex" (q.v.). Meaning "any indication of the future (especially favorable)" is from 1650s; earlier (1630s) in extended sense of "benevolent influence of greater power, influence exerted on behalf of someone or something," originally in expression under the auspices of.
双语例句
1. The association is under the auspices of Word Bank.
这个组织是在世界银行的赞助下办的.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. The examination was held under the auspices of the government.
这次考试是由政府主办的.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. The lecture was given under the auspices of the Academy of Sciences.
这次报告会是由科学院主办的.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
4. This concert has been arranged under the auspices of the Knight Group.
这次音乐会是由奈特集团赞助举办的.
来自辞典例句
5. This conference has been arranged under the auspices of the United Nations.
