Word
heralded
/ˈherəldid/
verb
预示；宣布（重要或好的事情）
to be a sign that something is going to happen; to announce something important
- 1.
imp. & p. p. of Herald
预示( herald的过去式和过去分词 ); 宣布(好或重要)
预示( herald的过去式和过去分词 ); 宣布(好或重要)
In use
The arrival of the swallows heralded the beginning of spring.
The new policy was heralded as a major step forward for education.
The scientist's discovery heralded a new era in medicine.
herald + noun
The invention heralded a new era of communication.
这项发明预示着一个新的通信时代。
be heralded as + noun/adjective
The policy was heralded as a major breakthrough.
该政策被誉为一个重大突破。
be heralded by + noun
The reforms were heralded by widespread public support.
这些改革以广泛的公众支持为先兆。
Common mistakes
The agreement was heralded a new era of cooperation.The agreement was heralded as a new era of cooperation.
heralded 后接名词补语时，需加介词 as 表示“被誉为”。中文学习者常直接套用“被宣布为”的结构，遗漏 as，导致句子不完整。
The results were heralded from the committee.The results were heralded by the committee.
heralded 表示“被……宣布”时，施动者前应用介词 by，而非 from。中文“从……宣布”的直译导致了介词错误。
Connections
Confusing words
- foreshadowed
- 预示（通常指不祥的征兆） · heralded 常指正式宣布或预示好事或重要事件，而 foreshadowed 多指暗示将来发生的坏事或不祥之事，常用于文学语境。
- announced
- 宣布，通告 · heralded 强调作为先兆或信号，而 announced 则指直接公开说出某事，不带有预示的意味。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.