| 单词 | bellwether |
| 释义 | bellwether (once / 17331 pages) n Use the word bellwether to indicate someone or something that takes the lead in a group or movement. Literally, a bellwether is a sheep (often wearing a bell) that leads a herd. Unless you herd sheep, you probably don't see many bellwethers that say "Baaa." That's the origin of this word, but there are many other types of bellwethers who lead the way in different areas. Apple was a bellwether in technology. Rosa Parks was a bellwether in civil rights. And, during election season, those "bellwether states" are the ones where the primaries seem to predict the outcome of a party's nomination. WORD FAMILYbellwether: bellwethers USAGE EXAMPLESI don’t think we’re the bellwether by any stretch, but I think other companies look at us and see what’s possible. Seattle Times(Dec 26, 2016) In the run-up to the election, the president-elect clashed with industry bellwethers over such issues as immigration, manufacturing and smartphone security. Seattle Times(Dec 14, 2016) Throughout his campaign, ratings were the bellwether by which Trump judged his popularity. Los Angeles Times(Dec 09, 2016) 1n sheep that leads the herd often wearing a bell Hyper wether male sheep especially a castrated one 2n someone who assumes leadership of a movement or activity Hyper leader a person who rules or guides or inspires others |
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