It's a sign of the times that this small greengrocer's has closed down.

Is the play an accurate window on the world? 這個劇本是這個世界的準確寫照嗎？

Investment levels are seen as a good barometer of business confidence. 投資水平被看作是商業信心的可靠晴雨表。

The performance of the banking sector is a good bellwether of the economy generally.

These tiny flowers are the first heralds of spring. 這些小花是春天的第一批使者。

The ill wind of financial crisis was sweeping across Asia. 經濟危機的厄運正橫掃亞洲。

The scent of victory was in the air. 到處充滿了即將勝利的氣息。

When the man was finally rescued, he showed no sign of life. 當這個人最終被救出來的時候，已經沒氣了。

The latest economic forecast again raises the spectre of increased inflation. 最新的經濟預測再次增加了人們對越來越嚴重的通貨膨脹的擔憂。

There was a suggestion of rain in the air. 天空中有要下雨的迹象。