"harbinger" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 预兆
• 先兆
• 预示者

Definition

“Harbinger” 指的是预示重要事情即将发生的人、事件或事物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Harbinger' 较正式，多见于文学、新闻或学术语境。常与 'harbinger of...' 连用（如 'harbinger of change'），多用来预示重大甚至不好的变化。日常口语很少用。

Examples

Dark clouds are a harbinger of rain.

乌云是下雨的**预兆**。

The blooming flowers are a harbinger of spring.

盛开的花朵是春天的**预兆**。

The cold wind acted as a harbinger of winter.

寒冷的风成了冬天的**预兆**。

Some people think a black cat crossing your path is a harbinger of bad luck.

有些人认为黑猫过路是厄运的**预兆**。

His sudden resignation was seen as a harbinger of deeper problems within the company.

他突然辞职被视为公司内部更大问题的**预兆**。

For many, the early frost served as a harbinger that the long, harsh winter was on its way.

对许多人来说，早霜是漫长严冬即将到来的**预兆**。