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

• 未來的預兆

Definition

一種預示未來可能發生事情的跡象、事件或行為，暗示某事是未來事件的徵兆。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

這是一個正式且帶有文學色彩的說法，常見於新聞、分析或評論中，用來指某事預示了將來的發展。類似於“預兆”，不太適合日常對話。

Examples

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

許多人認為烏雲是**未來的預兆**。

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

隊伍早期的成功是**未來的預兆**。

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

有人認為物價上漲是**未來的預兆**。

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

天氣的突然變化可能是氣候**未來的預兆**。

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

許多人認為公司的裁員是行業**未來的預兆**。

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

晚餐時的尷尬沈默是晚上**未來的預兆**。