Analysts warned that the sharp drop in orders could portend a difficult quarter ahead.

分析師警告，訂單驟減可能預示著接下來會是艱難的一季。

The sudden resignation of two senior managers may portend deeper problems within the company.

兩位資深經理突然辭職，可能預示公司內部有更深層的問題。

Repeated shipping delays at the port portend higher costs for importers this winter.

港口一再出現運輸延誤，預示今年冬天進口商的成本將會上升。