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announce

UK //əˈnaʊns//US //əˈnaʊns//

词源

源自拉丁语 'annuntiare'(意为‘通知’),经由古法语 'annoncer' 进入英语,词根 'nuntius' 指‘信使’或‘消息’。

verb

❶ 公开宣布某事,通常以正式或公开的方式让更多人知道。可用于个人、组织或媒体发布重要消息或决定。

“The principal announced the school closure due to the storm.”

(校长宣布因暴风雨学校将关闭。)

“They announced their engagement at the family dinner.”

(他们在家庭晚餐上宣布了订婚消息。)

❶ 作为广播员或主持人播报信息,常见于电视、电台或活动现场。

“The flight attendant announced the arrival time.”

(乘务员广播了抵达时间。)

“The radio host announced the winner of the contest.”

(电台主持人宣布了比赛获胜者。)

同义词:declare, proclaim, state, reveal, broadcast

常见短语

announce a decision — 正式公开某个决定,常用于组织或权威机构传达重要决议。

“The committee announced its decision after long discussions.”

(委员会经过长时间讨论后宣布了决定。)

announce with pride — 带着自豪感宣布某事,强调消息的积极性和宣布者的喜悦。

“The team announced their victory with pride.”

(团队自豪地宣布了他们的胜利。)