forerunner

名词

1. 1

   前身、雏形

   This clunky machine was the forerunner of the modern laptop.

   这台笨重的机器是现代笔记型电脑的前身。

2. 2

   先驱、先行者

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

   她被视为这个国家女子教育的先驱。

3. 3

   前兆、预兆

   A dull headache is often a forerunner of the flu.

   隐隐的头痛常是感冒的前兆。