兆候 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bellwether noun Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
- sign noun A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
- symptom noun A physical or mental sign felt by a person that indicates illness or disorder, such as pain or fatigue.
Senses
兆候 is used for these senses in English:
- bellwether (figuratively) Anything that indicates future trends.
- sign An omen.
- symptom (figuratively) A signal; anything that indicates, or is characteristic of, the presence of something else, especially of something undesirable.
bellwether — full definition
- noun Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
- noun The leading sheep of a flock, which traditionally wore a bell around its neck.
- adjective Acting as an early indicator of a wider pattern.
sign — full definition
- noun A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
- noun A board, notice, or symbol displaying information, directions, or a warning.
- verb To write one's name on a document to show agreement, authorship, or identity.
- verb To communicate using gestures, especially in sign language.