"crier" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 公告员
• 传令员 (古代)

Definition

公告员是一种职位，尤其在过去，负责在公共场所大声宣布新闻、公告或信息给所有人听。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

英文中的“crier”主要指古代的“公告员”或“报信人”，现在很少用，仅在历史或文学语境中出现。不是指哭泣的人。常见搭配为“town crier”。

Examples

The crier walked through the streets every morning.

**公告员**每天早上都在街上走动。

A town crier rings a bell before announcing the news.

市**公告员**在报新闻前先摇铃。

In ancient times, a crier told important messages to the people.

在古代，**公告员**向人们传达重要信息。

The city hired a new crier to make public announcements during festivals.

市里雇了一名新的**公告员**在节日期间发布公告。

Whenever there was urgent news, the crier gathered everyone in the square.

一有紧急消息，**公告员**就把大家召集到广场上。

It's unusual to see a crier today unless it's for a historical reenactment.

现在除非是历史表演，很少见到**公告员**。