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

Is the play an accurate window on the world? 这个剧本是这个世界的准确写照吗？

Investment levels are seen as a good barometer of business confidence. 投资水平被看作是商业信心的可靠晴雨表。

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

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

The ill wind of financial crisis was sweeping across Asia. 经济危机的厄运正横扫亚洲。

The scent of victory was in the air. 到处充满了即将胜利的气息。

When the man was finally rescued, he showed no sign of life. 当这个人最终被救出来的时候，已经没气了。

The latest economic forecast again raises the spectre of increased inflation. 最新的经济预测再次增加了人们对越来越严重的通货膨胀的担忧。

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