"a harbinger of things to come" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 未来的预兆

Definition

一种预示未来可能发生事情的迹象、事件或行为，暗示某事是未来事件的先兆。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个正式且带有文艺色彩的表达，常用于新闻、分析或评论，指某种现象预示未来会发生什么。类似“预兆”或“征兆”，日常口语中较少使用。

Examples

Many people see dark clouds as a harbinger of things to come.

许多人认为乌云是**未来的预兆**。

The early success of the team was a harbinger of things to come.

队伍早期的成功是**未来的预兆**。

Some believe that rising prices are a harbinger of things to come.

有些人认为物价上涨是**未来的预兆**。

The sudden changes in weather could be a harbinger of things to come for the climate.

天气的突然变化可能是气候**未来的预兆**。

Many saw the company's layoffs as a harbinger of things to come in the industry.

许多人认为公司裁员是行业**未来的预兆**。

That awkward silence at dinner was a harbinger of things to come for the rest of the evening.

晚餐时的尴尬沉默是晚上**未来的预兆**。