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      • something that is typical of the (bad) way things are now 時代特徵;世道 These riots are a sign of the times. 這些騷亂是這個時代的一個寫照。 (Translation of sign of the times from the Cambridge English-Chinese (Traditional) Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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  2. SIGN OF THE TIMES definition: 1. something that is typical of the (bad) way things are now: 2. something that is typical of the…. Learn more.

  3. Definition of sign of the times in the Idioms Dictionary. sign of the times phrase. What does sign of the times expression mean? Definitions by the largest Idiom Dictionary.

  4. The idiom “sign of the times” is a commonly used phrase in English that refers to something that reflects the current state or trends of society. It can be used to describe anything from fashion trends to political movements, and it is often used in discussions about social issues.

  5. Sign of the times definition: an event, action, etc., that reveals an important trend in the culture, economy, or environment. See examples of SIGN OF THE TIMES used in a sentence.

  6. Typical of a particular period, notably the present. This term appears in the Bible. When the Pharisees asked Jesus to show them a sign from heaven, he replied, “O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?” (Matthew 16:3).

  7. 'Sign of the times' is an English idiom referring to something that is indicative of the current era or period, often reflecting societal changes or trends.

  8. Sep 28, 2024 · sign of the times (plural signs of the times) (idiomatic) Something that is symbolic of an era. 1903, Henry Stephen Clubb, Thirty-nine reasons why I am a vegetarian ‎ [1]: Advertisements of health foods now occupy spaces formerly monopolized by quack medicines, a most healthful sign of the times.

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