Herald

英语词汇
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词性：v. n.
音标： [ˈherəld]
释义：预示着，预告，作先锋，传达，通报，欢呼，公开称赞；使者，先驱，通报者，传令官

A herald is a sign of things to come. A chilly day in October is a herald of the coming winter.

Years ago, a herald was an official who announced important news to the people. This is why many newspapers today have herald in their name. Nowadays, the noun herald refers to an early indicator that something is about to happen. Herald can also be used as a verb meaning “to praise” or “to greet enthusiastically.” If you’ve been away from home for a long time, your family might herald your return, especially if you come bearing gifts.

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Hark, the herald angels sing glory to that newborn king

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and to herald the start of a peaceful new age of East-West cooperation.

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but that’s what makes The Herald The Herald.

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好的，@Tristan，我很高兴能够帮助你理解和记住“herald”这个单词。让我们详细讲解一下。

词性和音标

  • 词性：动词 (v.) 和 名词 (n.)
  • 音标：/ˈherəld/

释义

  • 动词：

    1. 预示，预告 (to signal the approach of something)
      • 例子：The crocus blooms herald the arrival of spring.
    2. 宣布，传达 (to announce or proclaim)
      • 例子：The government heralded a new policy on health care.
    3. 欢呼、公开称赞 (to praise or greet enthusiastically)
      • 例子：She was heralded as a brilliant new talent in the music industry.

  • 名词：

    1. 先兆，前兆 (a sign or indication of something to come)
      • 例子：The early frost is a herald of the harsh winter ahead.
    2. 使者，传令官 (a messenger, especially one bringing important news)
      • 例子：In medieval times, heralds would announce the arrival of royals.

正式文书中的用法

在正式文书或学术文章中，“herald”常用来表示某种重要事件即将到来，或某一重大政策的宣布。例如：

  • The new reform heralds a significant shift in international relations.
  • The discovery of the vaccine heralded a new era in medical science.

口语中的用法

在日常口语中，“herald”通常不那么常见，但它也用来表达即将发生的事或对某人某事的赞扬。例如：

  • That musician is heralded as the next big star in jazz.
  • The falling leaves herald the start of autumn.

词源

“Herald”源自古英语“heriauð”（使者），最终来源于古法语“heraud”或“heralt”。在中世纪，它指的是一个宣告消息或举行礼仪的人，如骑士比武或加冕仪式的专员。

如何记住这个单词？

  • 词根记忆：联想到“herald”中的“her”，可以想象“her”（她）作为使者传递消息，给你一种视觉上的记忆。
  • 句子记忆：通过造句并反复使用这个词，例如用“herald”造几个有关日常生活的句子。
  • 联想记忆：将“herald”与报纸名称联系起来，如《Boston Herald》，因报纸常用于传递重要讯息。

地道例句

  1. 正式文书：

    • The digital revolution heralds a new age of technology.
    • Analysts believe the recent economic data may herald a recession.

  2. 口语：

    • The dark clouds herald a coming storm.
    • The director’s latest film has been heralded as his best work yet.

希望这些解释和例子能帮助你更好地理解和记住“herald”这个单词。如果有更多问题，欢迎随时提问！