前兆

(noun) Something that comes before, and either influences or announces, something that follows later.

例句

EXAMPLE: In late winter a flowering cherry tree is welcomed as a precursor of spring.

人們喜歡看到櫻桃樹在晚冬開花，把這當(dāng)成春天的前兆。

向某人問責(zé)

To request a complete and formal explanation from someone for their actions. (ALSO “to hold someone to account”)

EXAMPLE: If either mismanagement or corruption within the company is discovered, the board of directors will hold the company’s president accountable.

若發(fā)現(xiàn)公司存在管理失當(dāng)或腐敗現(xiàn)象，董事會(huì)唯總裁是問。