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Harbinger
UK
/ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/
US
/ˈhɑrbɪndʒər/
Translation of "harbinger" into Russian
harbinger
Noun
UK
/ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/
US
/ˈhɑrbɪndʒər/
harbinger
harbingers pl
The robin is often considered a harbinger of spring.
Робин часто считается предвестником весны.
harbinger
Verb
UK
/ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/
US
/ˈhɑrbɪndʒər/
harbinger
harbingers
harbingered Past Simple / Past Participle
harbingering Gerund
The dark clouds harbinger a storm.
Темные облака предвещают бурю.
Definitions
harbinger
Noun
UK
/ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/
US
/ˈhɑrbɪndʒər/
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.
The blooming flowers are a harbinger of spring.
A forerunner of something.
The economic downturn was seen as a harbinger of the financial crisis.
Historically, a person sent ahead of a travelling party, especially of royalty or an army, to arrange lodgings and other preparations.
In medieval times, the harbinger would ride ahead to secure quarters for the king’s retinue.
harbinger
Verb
UK
/ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/
US
/ˈhɑrbɪndʒər/
To signal or indicate the approach of something.
The sudden drop in temperature harbingered the arrival of winter.
Idioms and phrases
harbinger of doom
The dark clouds were seen as a harbinger of doom.
предвестник гибели
Темные облака считались предвестником гибели.
harbinger of change
The new policy was a harbinger of change in the company.
предвестник перемен
Новая политика была предвестником перемен в компании.
harbinger of spring
The blooming flowers are a harbinger of spring.
предвестник весны
Цветущие цветы являются предвестником весны.
harbinger of death
The raven is often considered a harbinger of death.
вестник смерти
Ворон часто считается вестником смерти.
harbinger of future
The economic changes are seen as a harbinger of future prosperity.
предвестник будущего
Экономические изменения рассматриваются как предвестник будущего процветания.
harbinger of disaster
The dark clouds were a harbinger of disaster for the small town.
предвестник катастрофы
Темные облака были предвестником катастрофы для небольшого городка.
harbinger of war
The political tensions acted as a harbinger of war.
предвестник войны
Политическая напряженность выступила предвестником войны.
harbinger of hope
The peace talks were a harbinger of hope for the region.
предвестник надежды
Переговоры о мире стали предвестником надежды для региона.