forerunner
/ˈfɔːrʌnə/ · /ˈfɔːrʌnər/
CEFR level C1Topic HistoryWord #7002 in the learning path
先驱；前身
Definitions
n. Someone or something that comes before and influences a later development.
先驱；前身
n. Something that signals the arrival of a later event.
前兆
Example
This bulky machine was a forerunner of today's laptops.
这台笨重的机器是如今笔记本电脑的前身。
Early public libraries were forerunners of modern community centres, offering shared spaces for learning and discussion.
早期公共图书馆是现代社区中心的前身，为学习和讨论提供了公共空间。
Collocations
- a forerunner of
- a forerunner to
- an early forerunner
Synonyms
- precursor
- predecessor
Antonyms
- successor
Usage tip
常用a forerunner of；不指比赛中领先的人。
FAQ
- What does forerunner mean?
- Someone or something that comes before and influences a later development. Something that signals the arrival of a later event.
- How is forerunner pronounced?
- UK /ˈfɔːrʌnə/, US /ˈfɔːrʌnər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
