announcement
announcement — noun
1. a message in speech or writing, usually given by someone in authority, that tell
a message in speech or writing, usually given by someone in authority, that tells people about a decision, plan, or piece of news.
The principal made an announcement about the new school start time.
make an announcement about + topic
Passengers waited quietly for the next announcement at Gate 14.
The government issued an official announcement that fuel prices would drop next month.
Mateo and Farouk shared the surprise announcement of their wedding on social media.
There was a short public announcement on the radio this morning.
- statement
more neutral; can be private or public
- notice
often shorter and written, e.g. on a board or website
- declaration
more formal and weighty, often political or legal
文法句型
announcement + that-clause
announcement of + noun
用法筆記
Often takes a that-clause for the content of the message, or 'of + noun' for the topic. Subject of 'make' or 'issue' is usually a person or institution with authority.
常見錯誤
2. the action of telling people about something officially, especially through a pu
the action of telling people about something officially, especially through a public message.
The announcement of the winners caused loud cheers in the hall.
the announcement of + noun
Share prices fell sharply after the announcement of the merger on Tuesday morning.
Reporters waited outside the palace for the announcement of the new prime minister.
The announcement of her retirement surprised everyone on the team.
- declaration
the act of stating something formally, often more solemn
- proclamation
very formal, often by a ruler or government
文法句型
the announcement of + noun
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense names the act or event of making the message public, not the message itself. Almost always appears as 'the announcement of + noun'.