forerunner

名詞

1. 1

   前身、雛形

   This clunky machine was the forerunner of the modern laptop.

   這台笨重的機器是現代筆記型電腦的前身。

2. 2

   先驅、先行者

   She is regarded as a forerunner of women's education in this country.

   她被視為這個國家女子教育的先驅。

3. 3

   前兆、預兆

   A dull headache is often a forerunner of the flu.

   隱隱的頭痛常是感冒的前兆。