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har·bin·ger /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə(r)/ n. | vt.
I n.
1. 通报者，预告者；先驱，先锋，前兆，预示
The crowing of the cock is a harbinger of dawn. 鸡鸣报晓。
Frost is a harbinger of winter. 霜降预示冬天的来临。
2. 〈古〉(为军队或王室出行人员安排食宿等的)先遣人员，先行官
II vt.
充当…的通报者(或前驱)；预告，预示
[< OFr herbergere host¹ < herberge lodging, hostelry < Gmc] |