Definition of herald in English:

herald

noun ˈhɛr(ə)ldˈhɛrəld

1An official employed to oversee state ceremonial, precedence, and the use of armorial bearings, and (historically) to make proclamations, carry official messages, and oversee tournaments.
掌礼官；（古）传令官，（负责比武大会的）纹章官
Example sentencesExamples
- Looking at the rider, his disguised sister, with a look of challenge, he responded with a nod and a hidden grin as the herald announced those who would be moving on to the next round.
- The legend tells of the herald Pheidippides delivering his momentous message of victory over the Persian army and then collapsing and dying.
- This was announced by heralds sent out to invite all the states to contribute contestants.
- Members of the House of Lords and the House of Commons came to kiss her hand and were graciously received as the heralds proclaimed her in the streets.
- A herald announces feasting in honour of Othello's marriage.
- He had begged the herald not to announce his presence, but the man didn't seem to understand why the princess' fiancée shouldn't be named just like everyone else.
- An hour passed before the heralds took their place at the doors and announced the arrival of the governor's advisors.
- In time, arms were recorded for reference by heralds on rolls of arms, and became hereditary, passing from father to son.
- The following day she was proclaimed by heralds with flourishes of trumpets at various places in London, to the stony disapproval of the citizens.
- The King loved pageantry so there were trumpets and heralds proclaiming his coming.
- By the time the herald quietly announced his name, the cursing had ceased.
- In the Middle Ages, the Crown designated a half-dozen sites in London where a herald would read proclamations from the king.
- Miri obeyed and rushed back to her post as official fan bearer, an honour almost equal to that of herald.
- Camden was a respected herald, being Clarenceux's King-of-Arms from 1597 until his death.
- A herald announced her as the Countess of Andover, then she descended into the crowd of dancing nobles.
- Gryphon, however, cast a look over his shoulder at her, his eyes gleaming with pride before he signaled for the heralds to open the doors to the ballroom.
- At the last moment, her herald blasting a signal on his trumpet, the Kandake veered away from the bristling Roman turtle and flashed past it.
- Sir Ian and his friend Sir Nikholas entered the room after being announced by the herald.
- The chief heralds (kings of arms) had by now been officially entrusted with authority to grant or confirm the right to coats.
- All at once, Wormhole Square resounded with a fanfare of trumpets as heralds announced the arrival of a notable procession.
Synonyms
messenger, courier, bearer of tidings
proclaimer, announcer, crier, town crier
1. 1.1 (in the UK) an official of the College of Arms or the Lyon Court ranking above a pursuivant.
  （英国）宗谱纹章院或苏格兰纹章院官员（位低于纹章官助理）
  Example sentencesExamples
  Royal Archers and persuivants and heralds and crown bearers, their playing-card costumes making them look like extras from Alice in Wonderland, provided the ceremonial.
  I was advised by one of their heralds pursuivant that there is no official or legal way up.
  These are the entourages that follow important people around, made up of advisors, heralds, messengers and servants.
2A person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen.
先驱者，前奏
they considered the first primroses as the herald of spring
他们把第一批樱草花视为春天的预兆。
Example sentencesExamples
- But with all the close horrors of the Venusian climate let's not lose sight of the view from earth, of the herald of the dawn and the evening star of lovers.
- Through out history drugs have been the herald of the mystic experiences.
- The markets often view it as a herald of global trends.
- The sign Aries is the most enterprising of all and, being the first sign of the zodiac, stands for ‘firsts’ - trailblazers, pioneers, forerunners and hence heralds.
- We'd been penned in by the cops but rumours began to filter through via text messages, the earliest heralds first disbelieved and later pumped for information.
- Crocuses used to be the first heralds of spring in Harrogate, but these days it is the sight of scantily clad young models around the exhibition centre.
- It frequently happens that God, prior to doing a great work of revival and renewal among a community of his people, raises up forerunners and heralds of the work.
- For eight centuries they have been the heralds of spring, as sure a sign of impending blue skies and falling blossom as the song of swallows and the appearance of tulips.
- In February, people pine for a glimpse of this herald of spring, but by April, the robin has already worn out its welcome.
- In ‘Del Principe e delle Lettere’, he declared poets to be the heralds of freedom and human dignity and the natural enemies of tyrants.
- Although crocuses and windflowers are tiny, they are brave little imps and often the first heralds of spring.
- Mundane objects become celestial heralds, instantly announcing the arrival of shooting stars.
- No other flower heralds spring like a tulip, especially after months of dreary, not to mention cold and snowy, weather.
- The final chapter, ‘The Authorizing Judge: Jesus in the Moral Life,’ examines his role as herald and harbinger of God's kingdom.
- But, still, one wonders if Kidjo, who is really as much a historian as a funky herald of hope, has come close, academically speaking, to the ultimate source of this societal heartbeat.
- The film ‘The Crow’ stands as both the herald of an undiscovered talent and the bearer of bad tidings that the world lost it.
- Though it was bemoaned at the time, some commentators have viewed this factor more positively as a herald of twentieth-century patterns of fertility.
- Your answers may help you discover the reason why you're not attracting these wonderful heralds of spring.
- The New York Times reflects on the silver leaf lettering and the significance of the granite block, a herald for what is to come.
- But I would argue that the film can be seen as much more than just a herald signaling the arrival of a coming king.
Synonyms
harbinger, sign, indicator, indication, signal, prelude, portent, omen, augury, forewarning, presage, announcer
forerunner, precursor, messenger, usher
French avant-courier
literary foretoken
3A brown moth with dull orange markings, often hibernating in houses and old buildings.
棘翅夜蛾
Scoliopteryx libatrix, family Noctuidae

verbˈhɛr(ə)ldˈhɛrəld

[with object]

1Be a sign that (something) is about to happen.
先驱者，前奏
the speech heralded a change in policy
这个演讲预示着政策的变化。
Example sentencesExamples
- Just a small advertising board heralds its arrival, but eagle-eyed consumers who spied the sign outside Dixons in Coney Street have already got their wallets at the ready.
- David Sanger heralded these talks as a sign that the Administration had fundamentally altered its approach to the North.
- The prime minister had been due to formally announce a review of British energy policy, which many predict will herald the building of a new generation of domestic nuclear reactors.
- Can we take the recent bargain sale of hard-bound editions at hugely reduced rates as a signal heralding the impending tempest befalling the book market?
- It will be a moment of deep sadness that will, unless some bowlers of similar calibre are unearthed soon, herald Sri Lanka's slide down the world rankings.
- Promising signals herald the resurgence of a positive approach to the game.
- The announcement heralds the beginning of a five-year program of design work and construction costing $228 million.
- But the clear signs of a recession herald an end to this development.
- For the pulmonary clinician, this heralds the dawn of promising therapies in various domains such as infections, allergy, and cancer.
- With this bill it ignores a court decision, yet on the seabed and foreshore issue it heralds a court decision.
- The announcement heralds a significant step forward in the development of global data synchronization, to establish a network with standards compliance and no redundant services.
- This wonderful celebration to herald the start of summer promises to become an annual event.
- His game has expanded to the point where he now commands the reputation his youth promised and in December he turns 30, which traditionally heralds a batsman's prime.
- The building industry pact signed this week heralds a new era of co-operation in an industry that has for over a century been a major area of demarcation disputes.
- There have been two announcements this week that herald some good news for consumers and not so good news for credit providers and retailers.
- The northeast expects, and has received, promising showers which herald the advancing summer.
- Along with the improved play of the national team, there are other favorable signs heralding the successful hosting of the global soccer festival, such as the onrush of foreign tourists.
- All the leading indicators which normally herald the economic boom cycle have started showing signs of instability.
- But the promise of calls to anywhere at virtually zero cost heralds a revolution in telecoms.
- In a potential partner, hands always herald the first signs of intimacy, since a touch precedes a kiss, and that first contact must be oh-so-special.
Synonyms
signal, indicate, announce, point to, spell, presage, augur, portend, promise, prefigure, foreshadow, foretell, usher in, show in, pave the way for, open the way for, be a harbinger of, be a forerunner, be a precursor of
precede, come before
rare forebode, foretoken, betoken, harbinger
1. 1.1 Acclaim.
  the band have been heralded as the great hope for the nineties
  这乐队被誉为90年代的大希望。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The new licensing laws have been heralded as the greatest thing since some fella came along with a knife and decided to slice bread.
  The deal has been heralded as the first modern-day treaty in the province.
  The measure has been heralded as a key move to limit violence from animal rights campaigners.
  The plans have been heralded as a new era of the housing market.
  This web site offers a wide variety of custom paper products, announcements and photo cards to herald the arrival of a new baby.
  The site of Australia's Federal parliament house was much heralded as a design befitting a nation that had come of age.
  A free market in a variety of goods and services was announced then, and private foreign investment was heralded as the main engine of change.
  The fifth annual tour of Tourmakeady took place recently and has been heralded as a big success.
  The series really hit a chord with viewers of all ages and has been heralded as good family entertainment.
  They have been heralded as the dawn of a brave new world of financial security, where like eager beavers we stash away our surplus nuts for the future.
  In this day and age of online marketing, content has been heralded as king, and for good reasons.
  In producing this 16-page Birthday Announcement we are heralding the start of a year of celebrations which we hope you will all feel part of.
  In 2003, he signed a proclamation heralding the recovery of the American alligator.
  The book has been heralded as a gay Latino version of Jacqueline Susann's classic ‘Valley of the Dolls.’
  Gene therapy has been heralded as the one, or only, way to cure some diseases.
  But it was ‘The Ice Storm’ which heralded a series of critically acclaimed performances.
  While the fighting continues, the press is busy heralding the verbal ceasefire agreement.
  Rosa's stand has been heralded as the beginning of the US civil rights movement.
  Celibacy is also heralded as a sign of the reign of God and of the resurrection.
  The singing, performed by both males and females, is thought to announce territorial boundaries, attract a mate, or even herald a birth.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French herault (noun), herauder (verb), of Germanic origin.

Rhymes

Fitzgerald, Gerald

Definition of herald in US English:

herald

nounˈherəldˈhɛrəld

1An official messenger bringing news.
2A person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen.
先驱者，前奏
they considered the first primroses as the herald of spring
他们把第一批樱草花视为春天的预兆。
Example sentencesExamples
- It frequently happens that God, prior to doing a great work of revival and renewal among a community of his people, raises up forerunners and heralds of the work.
- The markets often view it as a herald of global trends.
- Through out history drugs have been the herald of the mystic experiences.
- But, still, one wonders if Kidjo, who is really as much a historian as a funky herald of hope, has come close, academically speaking, to the ultimate source of this societal heartbeat.
- No other flower heralds spring like a tulip, especially after months of dreary, not to mention cold and snowy, weather.
- We'd been penned in by the cops but rumours began to filter through via text messages, the earliest heralds first disbelieved and later pumped for information.
- For eight centuries they have been the heralds of spring, as sure a sign of impending blue skies and falling blossom as the song of swallows and the appearance of tulips.
- Although crocuses and windflowers are tiny, they are brave little imps and often the first heralds of spring.
- In February, people pine for a glimpse of this herald of spring, but by April, the robin has already worn out its welcome.
- But with all the close horrors of the Venusian climate let's not lose sight of the view from earth, of the herald of the dawn and the evening star of lovers.
- The New York Times reflects on the silver leaf lettering and the significance of the granite block, a herald for what is to come.
- Crocuses used to be the first heralds of spring in Harrogate, but these days it is the sight of scantily clad young models around the exhibition centre.
- The sign Aries is the most enterprising of all and, being the first sign of the zodiac, stands for ‘firsts’ - trailblazers, pioneers, forerunners and hence heralds.
- Though it was bemoaned at the time, some commentators have viewed this factor more positively as a herald of twentieth-century patterns of fertility.
- But I would argue that the film can be seen as much more than just a herald signaling the arrival of a coming king.
- The final chapter, ‘The Authorizing Judge: Jesus in the Moral Life,’ examines his role as herald and harbinger of God's kingdom.
- The film ‘The Crow’ stands as both the herald of an undiscovered talent and the bearer of bad tidings that the world lost it.
- Mundane objects become celestial heralds, instantly announcing the arrival of shooting stars.
- In ‘Del Principe e delle Lettere’, he declared poets to be the heralds of freedom and human dignity and the natural enemies of tyrants.
- Your answers may help you discover the reason why you're not attracting these wonderful heralds of spring.
Synonyms
harbinger, sign, indicator, indication, signal, prelude, portent, omen, augury, forewarning, presage, announcer
3historical An official employed to oversee state ceremony, precedence, and the use of armorial bearings, and to make proclamations, carry ceremonial messages, and oversee tournaments.
掌礼官；（古）传令官，（负责比武大会的）纹章官
Example sentencesExamples
- The King loved pageantry so there were trumpets and heralds proclaiming his coming.
- By the time the herald quietly announced his name, the cursing had ceased.
- Members of the House of Lords and the House of Commons came to kiss her hand and were graciously received as the heralds proclaimed her in the streets.
- Gryphon, however, cast a look over his shoulder at her, his eyes gleaming with pride before he signaled for the heralds to open the doors to the ballroom.
- Camden was a respected herald, being Clarenceux's King-of-Arms from 1597 until his death.
- The chief heralds (kings of arms) had by now been officially entrusted with authority to grant or confirm the right to coats.
- In the Middle Ages, the Crown designated a half-dozen sites in London where a herald would read proclamations from the king.
- At the last moment, her herald blasting a signal on his trumpet, the Kandake veered away from the bristling Roman turtle and flashed past it.
- In time, arms were recorded for reference by heralds on rolls of arms, and became hereditary, passing from father to son.
- He had begged the herald not to announce his presence, but the man didn't seem to understand why the princess' fiancée shouldn't be named just like everyone else.
- All at once, Wormhole Square resounded with a fanfare of trumpets as heralds announced the arrival of a notable procession.
- This was announced by heralds sent out to invite all the states to contribute contestants.
- Miri obeyed and rushed back to her post as official fan bearer, an honour almost equal to that of herald.
- Looking at the rider, his disguised sister, with a look of challenge, he responded with a nod and a hidden grin as the herald announced those who would be moving on to the next round.
- The following day she was proclaimed by heralds with flourishes of trumpets at various places in London, to the stony disapproval of the citizens.
- An hour passed before the heralds took their place at the doors and announced the arrival of the governor's advisors.
- The legend tells of the herald Pheidippides delivering his momentous message of victory over the Persian army and then collapsing and dying.
- Sir Ian and his friend Sir Nikholas entered the room after being announced by the herald.
- A herald announced her as the Countess of Andover, then she descended into the crowd of dancing nobles.
- A herald announces feasting in honour of Othello's marriage.
Synonyms
messenger, courier, bearer of tidings

verbˈherəldˈhɛrəld

[with object]

1Be a sign that (something) is about to happen.
先驱者，前奏
the speech heralded a change in policy
这个演讲预示着政策的变化。
Example sentencesExamples
- For the pulmonary clinician, this heralds the dawn of promising therapies in various domains such as infections, allergy, and cancer.
- The prime minister had been due to formally announce a review of British energy policy, which many predict will herald the building of a new generation of domestic nuclear reactors.
- The northeast expects, and has received, promising showers which herald the advancing summer.
- It will be a moment of deep sadness that will, unless some bowlers of similar calibre are unearthed soon, herald Sri Lanka's slide down the world rankings.
- Just a small advertising board heralds its arrival, but eagle-eyed consumers who spied the sign outside Dixons in Coney Street have already got their wallets at the ready.
- With this bill it ignores a court decision, yet on the seabed and foreshore issue it heralds a court decision.
- But the clear signs of a recession herald an end to this development.
- The announcement heralds a significant step forward in the development of global data synchronization, to establish a network with standards compliance and no redundant services.
- But the promise of calls to anywhere at virtually zero cost heralds a revolution in telecoms.
- His game has expanded to the point where he now commands the reputation his youth promised and in December he turns 30, which traditionally heralds a batsman's prime.
- David Sanger heralded these talks as a sign that the Administration had fundamentally altered its approach to the North.
- The announcement heralds the beginning of a five-year program of design work and construction costing $228 million.
- Promising signals herald the resurgence of a positive approach to the game.
- Can we take the recent bargain sale of hard-bound editions at hugely reduced rates as a signal heralding the impending tempest befalling the book market?
- There have been two announcements this week that herald some good news for consumers and not so good news for credit providers and retailers.
- The building industry pact signed this week heralds a new era of co-operation in an industry that has for over a century been a major area of demarcation disputes.
- In a potential partner, hands always herald the first signs of intimacy, since a touch precedes a kiss, and that first contact must be oh-so-special.
- This wonderful celebration to herald the start of summer promises to become an annual event.
- All the leading indicators which normally herald the economic boom cycle have started showing signs of instability.
- Along with the improved play of the national team, there are other favorable signs heralding the successful hosting of the global soccer festival, such as the onrush of foreign tourists.
Synonyms
signal, indicate, announce, point to, spell, presage, augur, portend, promise, prefigure, foreshadow, foretell, usher in, show in, pave the way for, open the way for, be a harbinger of, be a forerunner, be a precursor of
1. 1.1usually be heralded Acclaim.
  the band has been heralded as the industrial supergroup of the '90s
  Example sentencesExamples
  But it was ‘The Ice Storm’ which heralded a series of critically acclaimed performances.
  The site of Australia's Federal parliament house was much heralded as a design befitting a nation that had come of age.
  Gene therapy has been heralded as the one, or only, way to cure some diseases.
  The singing, performed by both males and females, is thought to announce territorial boundaries, attract a mate, or even herald a birth.
  The measure has been heralded as a key move to limit violence from animal rights campaigners.
  This web site offers a wide variety of custom paper products, announcements and photo cards to herald the arrival of a new baby.
  The series really hit a chord with viewers of all ages and has been heralded as good family entertainment.
  The fifth annual tour of Tourmakeady took place recently and has been heralded as a big success.
  Celibacy is also heralded as a sign of the reign of God and of the resurrection.
  The new licensing laws have been heralded as the greatest thing since some fella came along with a knife and decided to slice bread.
  They have been heralded as the dawn of a brave new world of financial security, where like eager beavers we stash away our surplus nuts for the future.
  The deal has been heralded as the first modern-day treaty in the province.
  In this day and age of online marketing, content has been heralded as king, and for good reasons.
  The book has been heralded as a gay Latino version of Jacqueline Susann's classic ‘Valley of the Dolls.’
  In 2003, he signed a proclamation heralding the recovery of the American alligator.
  Rosa's stand has been heralded as the beginning of the US civil rights movement.
  While the fighting continues, the press is busy heralding the verbal ceasefire agreement.
  A free market in a variety of goods and services was announced then, and private foreign investment was heralded as the main engine of change.
  The plans have been heralded as a new era of the housing market.
  In producing this 16-page Birthday Announcement we are heralding the start of a year of celebrations which we hope you will all feel part of.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French herault (noun), herauder (verb), of Germanic origin.

词汇	herald
释义	Definition of herald in English: herald noun ˈhɛr(ə)ldˈhɛrəld 1An official employed to oversee state ceremonial, precedence, and the use of armorial bearings, and (historically) to make proclamations, carry official messages, and oversee tournaments. 掌礼官；（古）传令官，（负责比武大会的）纹章官 Example sentencesExamples Looking at the rider, his disguised sister, with a look of challenge, he responded with a nod and a hidden grin as the herald announced those who would be moving on to the next round. The legend tells of the herald Pheidippides delivering his momentous message of victory over the Persian army and then collapsing and dying. This was announced by heralds sent out to invite all the states to contribute contestants. Members of the House of Lords and the House of Commons came to kiss her hand and were graciously received as the heralds proclaimed her in the streets. A herald announces feasting in honour of Othello's marriage. He had begged the herald not to announce his presence, but the man didn't seem to understand why the princess' fiancée shouldn't be named just like everyone else. An hour passed before the heralds took their place at the doors and announced the arrival of the governor's advisors. In time, arms were recorded for reference by heralds on rolls of arms, and became hereditary, passing from father to son. The following day she was proclaimed by heralds with flourishes of trumpets at various places in London, to the stony disapproval of the citizens. The King loved pageantry so there were trumpets and heralds proclaiming his coming. By the time the herald quietly announced his name, the cursing had ceased. In the Middle Ages, the Crown designated a half-dozen sites in London where a herald would read proclamations from the king. Miri obeyed and rushed back to her post as official fan bearer, an honour almost equal to that of herald. Camden was a respected herald, being Clarenceux's King-of-Arms from 1597 until his death. A herald announced her as the Countess of Andover, then she descended into the crowd of dancing nobles. Gryphon, however, cast a look over his shoulder at her, his eyes gleaming with pride before he signaled for the heralds to open the doors to the ballroom. At the last moment, her herald blasting a signal on his trumpet, the Kandake veered away from the bristling Roman turtle and flashed past it. Sir Ian and his friend Sir Nikholas entered the room after being announced by the herald. The chief heralds (kings of arms) had by now been officially entrusted with authority to grant or confirm the right to coats. All at once, Wormhole Square resounded with a fanfare of trumpets as heralds announced the arrival of a notable procession. Synonyms messenger, courier, bearer of tidings proclaimer, announcer, crier, town crier 1.1 (in the UK) an official of the College of Arms or the Lyon Court ranking above a pursuivant. （英国）宗谱纹章院或苏格兰纹章院官员（位低于纹章官助理） Example sentencesExamples Royal Archers and persuivants and heralds and crown bearers, their playing-card costumes making them look like extras from Alice in Wonderland, provided the ceremonial. I was advised by one of their heralds pursuivant that there is no official or legal way up. These are the entourages that follow important people around, made up of advisors, heralds, messengers and servants. 2A person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen. 先驱者，前奏 they considered the first primroses as the herald of spring 他们把第一批樱草花视为春天的预兆。 Example sentencesExamples But with all the close horrors of the Venusian climate let's not lose sight of the view from earth, of the herald of the dawn and the evening star of lovers. Through out history drugs have been the herald of the mystic experiences. The markets often view it as a herald of global trends. The sign Aries is the most enterprising of all and, being the first sign of the zodiac, stands for ‘firsts’ - trailblazers, pioneers, forerunners and hence heralds. We'd been penned in by the cops but rumours began to filter through via text messages, the earliest heralds first disbelieved and later pumped for information. Crocuses used to be the first heralds of spring in Harrogate, but these days it is the sight of scantily clad young models around the exhibition centre. It frequently happens that God, prior to doing a great work of revival and renewal among a community of his people, raises up forerunners and heralds of the work. For eight centuries they have been the heralds of spring, as sure a sign of impending blue skies and falling blossom as the song of swallows and the appearance of tulips. In February, people pine for a glimpse of this herald of spring, but by April, the robin has already worn out its welcome. In ‘Del Principe e delle Lettere’, he declared poets to be the heralds of freedom and human dignity and the natural enemies of tyrants. Although crocuses and windflowers are tiny, they are brave little imps and often the first heralds of spring. Mundane objects become celestial heralds, instantly announcing the arrival of shooting stars. No other flower heralds spring like a tulip, especially after months of dreary, not to mention cold and snowy, weather. The final chapter, ‘The Authorizing Judge: Jesus in the Moral Life,’ examines his role as herald and harbinger of God's kingdom. But, still, one wonders if Kidjo, who is really as much a historian as a funky herald of hope, has come close, academically speaking, to the ultimate source of this societal heartbeat. The film ‘The Crow’ stands as both the herald of an undiscovered talent and the bearer of bad tidings that the world lost it. Though it was bemoaned at the time, some commentators have viewed this factor more positively as a herald of twentieth-century patterns of fertility. Your answers may help you discover the reason why you're not attracting these wonderful heralds of spring. The New York Times reflects on the silver leaf lettering and the significance of the granite block, a herald for what is to come. But I would argue that the film can be seen as much more than just a herald signaling the arrival of a coming king. Synonyms harbinger, sign, indicator, indication, signal, prelude, portent, omen, augury, forewarning, presage, announcer forerunner, precursor, messenger, usher French avant-courier literary foretoken 3A brown moth with dull orange markings, often hibernating in houses and old buildings. 棘翅夜蛾 Scoliopteryx libatrix, family Noctuidae verbˈhɛr(ə)ldˈhɛrəld [with object] 1Be a sign that (something) is about to happen. 先驱者，前奏 the speech heralded a change in policy 这个演讲预示着政策的变化。 Example sentencesExamples Just a small advertising board heralds its arrival, but eagle-eyed consumers who spied the sign outside Dixons in Coney Street have already got their wallets at the ready. David Sanger heralded these talks as a sign that the Administration had fundamentally altered its approach to the North. The prime minister had been due to formally announce a review of British energy policy, which many predict will herald the building of a new generation of domestic nuclear reactors. Can we take the recent bargain sale of hard-bound editions at hugely reduced rates as a signal heralding the impending tempest befalling the book market? It will be a moment of deep sadness that will, unless some bowlers of similar calibre are unearthed soon, herald Sri Lanka's slide down the world rankings. Promising signals herald the resurgence of a positive approach to the game. The announcement heralds the beginning of a five-year program of design work and construction costing $228 million. But the clear signs of a recession herald an end to this development. For the pulmonary clinician, this heralds the dawn of promising therapies in various domains such as infections, allergy, and cancer. With this bill it ignores a court decision, yet on the seabed and foreshore issue it heralds a court decision. The announcement heralds a significant step forward in the development of global data synchronization, to establish a network with standards compliance and no redundant services. This wonderful celebration to herald the start of summer promises to become an annual event. His game has expanded to the point where he now commands the reputation his youth promised and in December he turns 30, which traditionally heralds a batsman's prime. The building industry pact signed this week heralds a new era of co-operation in an industry that has for over a century been a major area of demarcation disputes. There have been two announcements this week that herald some good news for consumers and not so good news for credit providers and retailers. The northeast expects, and has received, promising showers which herald the advancing summer. Along with the improved play of the national team, there are other favorable signs heralding the successful hosting of the global soccer festival, such as the onrush of foreign tourists. All the leading indicators which normally herald the economic boom cycle have started showing signs of instability. But the promise of calls to anywhere at virtually zero cost heralds a revolution in telecoms. In a potential partner, hands always herald the first signs of intimacy, since a touch precedes a kiss, and that first contact must be oh-so-special. Synonyms signal, indicate, announce, point to, spell, presage, augur, portend, promise, prefigure, foreshadow, foretell, usher in, show in, pave the way for, open the way for, be a harbinger of, be a forerunner, be a precursor of precede, come before rare forebode, foretoken, betoken, harbinger 1.1 Acclaim. the band have been heralded as the great hope for the nineties 这乐队被誉为90年代的大希望。 Example sentencesExamples The new licensing laws have been heralded as the greatest thing since some fella came along with a knife and decided to slice bread. The deal has been heralded as the first modern-day treaty in the province. The measure has been heralded as a key move to limit violence from animal rights campaigners. The plans have been heralded as a new era of the housing market. This web site offers a wide variety of custom paper products, announcements and photo cards to herald the arrival of a new baby. The site of Australia's Federal parliament house was much heralded as a design befitting a nation that had come of age. A free market in a variety of goods and services was announced then, and private foreign investment was heralded as the main engine of change. The fifth annual tour of Tourmakeady took place recently and has been heralded as a big success. The series really hit a chord with viewers of all ages and has been heralded as good family entertainment. They have been heralded as the dawn of a brave new world of financial security, where like eager beavers we stash away our surplus nuts for the future. In this day and age of online marketing, content has been heralded as king, and for good reasons. In producing this 16-page Birthday Announcement we are heralding the start of a year of celebrations which we hope you will all feel part of. In 2003, he signed a proclamation heralding the recovery of the American alligator. The book has been heralded as a gay Latino version of Jacqueline Susann's classic ‘Valley of the Dolls.’ Gene therapy has been heralded as the one, or only, way to cure some diseases. But it was ‘The Ice Storm’ which heralded a series of critically acclaimed performances. While the fighting continues, the press is busy heralding the verbal ceasefire agreement. Rosa's stand has been heralded as the beginning of the US civil rights movement. Celibacy is also heralded as a sign of the reign of God and of the resurrection. The singing, performed by both males and females, is thought to announce territorial boundaries, attract a mate, or even herald a birth. Origin Middle English: from Old French herault (noun), herauder (verb), of Germanic origin. Rhymes Fitzgerald, Gerald Definition of herald in US English: herald nounˈherəldˈhɛrəld 1An official messenger bringing news. 2A person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen. 先驱者，前奏 they considered the first primroses as the herald of spring 他们把第一批樱草花视为春天的预兆。 Example sentencesExamples It frequently happens that God, prior to doing a great work of revival and renewal among a community of his people, raises up forerunners and heralds of the work. The markets often view it as a herald of global trends. Through out history drugs have been the herald of the mystic experiences. But, still, one wonders if Kidjo, who is really as much a historian as a funky herald of hope, has come close, academically speaking, to the ultimate source of this societal heartbeat. No other flower heralds spring like a tulip, especially after months of dreary, not to mention cold and snowy, weather. We'd been penned in by the cops but rumours began to filter through via text messages, the earliest heralds first disbelieved and later pumped for information. For eight centuries they have been the heralds of spring, as sure a sign of impending blue skies and falling blossom as the song of swallows and the appearance of tulips. Although crocuses and windflowers are tiny, they are brave little imps and often the first heralds of spring. In February, people pine for a glimpse of this herald of spring, but by April, the robin has already worn out its welcome. But with all the close horrors of the Venusian climate let's not lose sight of the view from earth, of the herald of the dawn and the evening star of lovers. The New York Times reflects on the silver leaf lettering and the significance of the granite block, a herald for what is to come. Crocuses used to be the first heralds of spring in Harrogate, but these days it is the sight of scantily clad young models around the exhibition centre. The sign Aries is the most enterprising of all and, being the first sign of the zodiac, stands for ‘firsts’ - trailblazers, pioneers, forerunners and hence heralds. Though it was bemoaned at the time, some commentators have viewed this factor more positively as a herald of twentieth-century patterns of fertility. But I would argue that the film can be seen as much more than just a herald signaling the arrival of a coming king. The final chapter, ‘The Authorizing Judge: Jesus in the Moral Life,’ examines his role as herald and harbinger of God's kingdom. The film ‘The Crow’ stands as both the herald of an undiscovered talent and the bearer of bad tidings that the world lost it. Mundane objects become celestial heralds, instantly announcing the arrival of shooting stars. In ‘Del Principe e delle Lettere’, he declared poets to be the heralds of freedom and human dignity and the natural enemies of tyrants. Your answers may help you discover the reason why you're not attracting these wonderful heralds of spring. Synonyms harbinger, sign, indicator, indication, signal, prelude, portent, omen, augury, forewarning, presage, announcer 3historical An official employed to oversee state ceremony, precedence, and the use of armorial bearings, and to make proclamations, carry ceremonial messages, and oversee tournaments. 掌礼官；（古）传令官，（负责比武大会的）纹章官 Example sentencesExamples The King loved pageantry so there were trumpets and heralds proclaiming his coming. By the time the herald quietly announced his name, the cursing had ceased. Members of the House of Lords and the House of Commons came to kiss her hand and were graciously received as the heralds proclaimed her in the streets. Gryphon, however, cast a look over his shoulder at her, his eyes gleaming with pride before he signaled for the heralds to open the doors to the ballroom. Camden was a respected herald, being Clarenceux's King-of-Arms from 1597 until his death. The chief heralds (kings of arms) had by now been officially entrusted with authority to grant or confirm the right to coats. In the Middle Ages, the Crown designated a half-dozen sites in London where a herald would read proclamations from the king. At the last moment, her herald blasting a signal on his trumpet, the Kandake veered away from the bristling Roman turtle and flashed past it. In time, arms were recorded for reference by heralds on rolls of arms, and became hereditary, passing from father to son. He had begged the herald not to announce his presence, but the man didn't seem to understand why the princess' fiancée shouldn't be named just like everyone else. All at once, Wormhole Square resounded with a fanfare of trumpets as heralds announced the arrival of a notable procession. This was announced by heralds sent out to invite all the states to contribute contestants. Miri obeyed and rushed back to her post as official fan bearer, an honour almost equal to that of herald. Looking at the rider, his disguised sister, with a look of challenge, he responded with a nod and a hidden grin as the herald announced those who would be moving on to the next round. The following day she was proclaimed by heralds with flourishes of trumpets at various places in London, to the stony disapproval of the citizens. An hour passed before the heralds took their place at the doors and announced the arrival of the governor's advisors. The legend tells of the herald Pheidippides delivering his momentous message of victory over the Persian army and then collapsing and dying. Sir Ian and his friend Sir Nikholas entered the room after being announced by the herald. A herald announced her as the Countess of Andover, then she descended into the crowd of dancing nobles. A herald announces feasting in honour of Othello's marriage. Synonyms messenger, courier, bearer of tidings verbˈherəldˈhɛrəld [with object] 1Be a sign that (something) is about to happen. 先驱者，前奏 the speech heralded a change in policy 这个演讲预示着政策的变化。 Example sentencesExamples For the pulmonary clinician, this heralds the dawn of promising therapies in various domains such as infections, allergy, and cancer. The prime minister had been due to formally announce a review of British energy policy, which many predict will herald the building of a new generation of domestic nuclear reactors. The northeast expects, and has received, promising showers which herald the advancing summer. It will be a moment of deep sadness that will, unless some bowlers of similar calibre are unearthed soon, herald Sri Lanka's slide down the world rankings. Just a small advertising board heralds its arrival, but eagle-eyed consumers who spied the sign outside Dixons in Coney Street have already got their wallets at the ready. With this bill it ignores a court decision, yet on the seabed and foreshore issue it heralds a court decision. But the clear signs of a recession herald an end to this development. The announcement heralds a significant step forward in the development of global data synchronization, to establish a network with standards compliance and no redundant services. But the promise of calls to anywhere at virtually zero cost heralds a revolution in telecoms. His game has expanded to the point where he now commands the reputation his youth promised and in December he turns 30, which traditionally heralds a batsman's prime. David Sanger heralded these talks as a sign that the Administration had fundamentally altered its approach to the North. The announcement heralds the beginning of a five-year program of design work and construction costing $228 million. Promising signals herald the resurgence of a positive approach to the game. Can we take the recent bargain sale of hard-bound editions at hugely reduced rates as a signal heralding the impending tempest befalling the book market? There have been two announcements this week that herald some good news for consumers and not so good news for credit providers and retailers. The building industry pact signed this week heralds a new era of co-operation in an industry that has for over a century been a major area of demarcation disputes. In a potential partner, hands always herald the first signs of intimacy, since a touch precedes a kiss, and that first contact must be oh-so-special. This wonderful celebration to herald the start of summer promises to become an annual event. All the leading indicators which normally herald the economic boom cycle have started showing signs of instability. Along with the improved play of the national team, there are other favorable signs heralding the successful hosting of the global soccer festival, such as the onrush of foreign tourists. Synonyms signal, indicate, announce, point to, spell, presage, augur, portend, promise, prefigure, foreshadow, foretell, usher in, show in, pave the way for, open the way for, be a harbinger of, be a forerunner, be a precursor of 1.1usually be heralded Acclaim. the band has been heralded as the industrial supergroup of the '90s Example sentencesExamples But it was ‘The Ice Storm’ which heralded a series of critically acclaimed performances. The site of Australia's Federal parliament house was much heralded as a design befitting a nation that had come of age. Gene therapy has been heralded as the one, or only, way to cure some diseases. The singing, performed by both males and females, is thought to announce territorial boundaries, attract a mate, or even herald a birth. The measure has been heralded as a key move to limit violence from animal rights campaigners. This web site offers a wide variety of custom paper products, announcements and photo cards to herald the arrival of a new baby. The series really hit a chord with viewers of all ages and has been heralded as good family entertainment. The fifth annual tour of Tourmakeady took place recently and has been heralded as a big success. Celibacy is also heralded as a sign of the reign of God and of the resurrection. The new licensing laws have been heralded as the greatest thing since some fella came along with a knife and decided to slice bread. They have been heralded as the dawn of a brave new world of financial security, where like eager beavers we stash away our surplus nuts for the future. The deal has been heralded as the first modern-day treaty in the province. In this day and age of online marketing, content has been heralded as king, and for good reasons. The book has been heralded as a gay Latino version of Jacqueline Susann's classic ‘Valley of the Dolls.’ In 2003, he signed a proclamation heralding the recovery of the American alligator. Rosa's stand has been heralded as the beginning of the US civil rights movement. While the fighting continues, the press is busy heralding the verbal ceasefire agreement. A free market in a variety of goods and services was announced then, and private foreign investment was heralded as the main engine of change. The plans have been heralded as a new era of the housing market. In producing this 16-page Birthday Announcement we are heralding the start of a year of celebrations which we hope you will all feel part of. Origin Middle English: from Old French herault (noun), herauder (verb), of Germanic origin.
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