herald
herald — 動詞
- heraldpresent simple I / you / we / they
- heraldshe / she / it
- heraldedpast simple
- heralding-ing form
1. to show that something important — often something positive — is about to begin;
預示；宣告
顯示重要事情即將開始
to show that something important — often something positive — is about to begin; or to publicly announce or welcome something as it arrives, often with praise or celebration.
For local farmers, the first green shoots herald the end of the cold winter months.
對當地農民來說，第一批嫩芽預示著寒冷的冬季即將結束。
herald + noun phrase (omen-like subject)
World leaders heralded the 2023 peace agreement as a historic step forward.
世界各國領袖將 2023 年的和平協議譽為歷史性的一步。
be heralded as + noun (passive, praising)
The young scientist's discovery was heralded as a breakthrough in cancer research.
這位年輕科學家的發現被譽為癌症研究的重大突破。
passive: be heralded as [achievement]
A cool breeze from the ocean heralded the approaching storm.
來自海洋的涼爽微風預示著暴風雨即將來臨。
The mayor heralded the new hospital wing as a victory for the whole community.
市長將新醫院大樓譽為整個社區的一大勝利。
- herald a new era
- herald the arrival of
- be heralded as a breakthrough
- herald change
- foreshadow
implies something negative or neutral will follow; narrower than 'herald'
- announce
more direct and factual; less poetic and celebratory
- usher in
phrasal verb, more informal, often used for periods or eras
- proclaim
only about public declaration; does not carry the 'sign' meaning
文法句型
herald + noun
be heralded as + noun/adjective
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive structure 'be heralded as [something]' where the object is a positive achievement or development. When used actively, the subject is often a natural sign or event rather than a person.
常見錯誤
herald — 名詞
- heraldsingular
- heraldsplural
1. a sign or event that shows something else — often a change or development — is a
預兆；前兆
顯示某事即將發生的徵兆
a sign or event that shows something else — often a change or development — is about to happen.
The sudden drop in temperature was a herald of the coming snowstorm.
氣溫驟降是暴風雪即將來臨的預兆。
herald of + noun (omen pattern)
Many investors saw the falling stock prices as a herald of economic trouble ahead.
許多投資人將股價下跌視為經濟困境即將來臨的前兆。
For the old fisherman, a red sky at dawn was a herald of bad weather.
對老漁夫來說，黎明時分的紅霞是壞天氣的前兆。
herald of + noun phrase (nature context)
Blooming cherry trees along the street are a herald of the warmer days to come.
沿途盛開的櫻花是溫暖日子即將到來的預兆。
- herald of spring
- herald of change
- herald of disaster
- a herald of things to come
- precursor
more formal and clinical; common in scientific writing
- forerunner
similar scope but emphasises temporal order more than signalling
- omen
often carries a supernatural or superstitious tone — stronger than 'herald'
文法句型
herald of + noun
用法筆記
Typically used with 'of' to introduce what follows. The herald is often a natural phenomenon or early indicator, and what it signals may be positive or negative.
2. in past times, a person whose job was to carry official messages, make public an
傳令官；信使
古代傳遞官方訊息的人
in past times, a person whose job was to carry official messages, make public announcements, or deliver news on behalf of a ruler or government.
In medieval times, a herald would announce the king's arrival in the town square.
在中古時期，傳令官會在城鎮廣場宣布國王的到來。
historical context: herald as town announcer
The herald rode through the village calling out the news of the truce.
傳令官騎馬穿過村莊，大聲宣告休戰的消息。
A royal herald carried the message of peace between the two warring kingdoms.
一位皇家傳令官在兩個交戰王國之間傳遞和平的訊息。
royal herald — noun modifier pattern
When the herald arrived at the castle gates, everyone gathered to hear his news.
當傳令官抵達城堡大門時，所有人都聚集起來聽取他的消息。
- royal herald
- village herald
- herald at arms
- messenger
general modern term; lacks the historical/formality weight
- town crier
specific to English historical context; announces in public streets
- envoy
diplomatic messenger; higher status and more formal
用法筆記
This sense is historical and refers to a specific role in medieval and early modern societies. In modern contexts, 'herald' is only used figuratively (see noun sense 1) or in the names of newspapers (e.g. 'The Herald').
常見錯誤
同根字
- heraldic形容詞C1
- heraldry名詞C1
常見搭配
副詞搭配
- widely heralded
- often heralded
常用片語
- herald a new era of
- be heralded as
介系詞搭配
- herald of
- herald for