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单词 bellwether
释义 bellwether
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: Middle English, from belle bell + wether
1. : a belled wether or sheep
2. : one that takes the lead or initiative : leader
 < distinguished for his outstanding work as a bellwether bomber pilot — R.G.Hubler & J.A.DeChant >
 < California, traditional bellwether of the canning industry — Wall Street Journal >
II. noun
: an indicator of trends
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