announces; announced; announcing
announces; announced; announcing
Learner's definition of ANNOUNCE
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[+ object] : to make (something) known in a public or formal way : to officially tell people about (something)宣布；宣告；通知 -
The government announced a cut in taxes.政府宣布减税。
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They announced plans to move the company out of the state.他们公布了将公司迁到州外的计划。
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The company president has announced her retirement.公司总裁宣布她要退休。
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Their engagement was formally announced in the newspaper.他们订婚的消息在报纸上正式宣布。
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sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 2
[+ object] : to say (something) in a loud and definite way（大声）宣布，告知 -
When everyone was sitting down, she abruptly announced [=declared] (to us) her intention to quit school.大家坐定之后，她突然宣布打算退学。
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He suddenly stood up and announced, “I'm leaving.” = He suddenly stood up and announced that he was leaving.他突然站起来，大声说：“我要走了。”
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[+ object] : to say in a formal or official way that something or someone has arrived or is present or ready宣布（某人）的到来；通知（某事）已准备就绪 -
She announced dinner [=said that dinner was ready] promptly at six o'clock.六点整，她宣布晚餐准备好了。
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Don't enter the president's office until you've been announced. [=until the president has been told that you are there]通报之后，你才能进入总裁办公室。
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A man in a tuxedo announced each guest [=loudly told everyone the guests' names] as they arrived.一位身穿小晚礼服的男士向大家宣告每一位宾客的到来。
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We only had to wait a few minutes before our flight was announced [=called] over the loudspeaker.我们还要等几分钟，扬声器才报告我们的航班到达时间。
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[no object] US : to say that you are a candidate for a political office宣布竞选公职 5
[+ object] US : to describe (a sports event) on radio or television : to be the announcer for (a sports event)播报，讲解（体育赛事）