indicate
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If one thing indicates another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists. 表明
A survey of retired people has indicated that most are independent and enjoying life. 一項對退休人員的調查表明,他們中的大部分人生活自立而愉快。
Our vote today indicates a change in United States policy. 我們今天的投票表明了美國政策的變化。
2. V-T If you indicate an opinion, an intention, or a fact, you mention it in an indirect way. 暗示
Mr. Rivers has indicated that he may resign. 裡弗斯先生已經暗示他可能要辤職。
3. V-T If you indicate something to someone, you show them where it is, especially by pointing to it. 指示[正式]
He indicated a chair. "Sit down."
他指著一把椅子說,“坐下。”
4. V-T If one thing indicates something else, it is a sign of that thing. 象征; 代表
Dreams can help indicate your true feelings. 夢能代表你的真實情感。
5. V-T If a technical instrument indicates something, it shows a measurement or reading. (儀器等) 指示
...an instrument used to indicate wind direction. …一台用於指示風曏的儀器。
6. V-T/V-I When drivers indicate, they make lights flash on one side of their vehicle to show that they are going to turn in that direction. (車輛打轉曏燈) 指示轉曏[英國英語]
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indicate /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/ (indicating,indicated,indicates)
剑桥词典
- Please indicate which free gift you would like to receive .
- Our survey indicates that one in four children is bullied at school .
- "How tall is he next to you?" "Oh, about so big , " she said, indicating the level of her neck .
- Various studies indicate that some forms of alternative medicine are extremely effective .
- Her reply indicated a very full understanding of the current situation .
indicate verb (SHOW)
[ 及物動詞:後麪接賓語的動詞 ]to show, point , or make clear in another way
標示;表明;顯示;暗示
Exploratory investigations have indicated large amounts of oil below the sea bed . 勘測調查表明海牀下有大量的石油。
[ 動詞後麪接一個疑問詞 ] Please indicate which free gift you would like to receive . 請標出你想要哪種免費禮物。
[ 詞或詞組後麪接一個that從句 ] She indicated to me (that) she didn't want me to say anything. 她曏我表示希望我什麽都不要說。
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indicate verb (SIGNAL)
[ 不及物動詞:後麪不接賓語的動詞 or 及物動詞:後麪接賓語的動詞 ] UKto show other road users that you intend to turn left or right when you are driving a vehicle
打轉曏燈指示(車行方曏)
[ 及物動詞:後麪接賓語的動詞 ]
When a device indicates a value or change , it signals it.
標示,顯示
The gauge indicates a temperature below freezing . 測量器顯示溫度在冰點以下。
indicate verb (SUGGEST)
[ 及物動詞:後麪接賓語的動詞 ] medical specializedto suggest something as being suitable
被建議;有必要
Antihistamine is indicated for this patient as a treatment for her allergies . 建議用抗組胺葯來治療這名病人的過敏症。
humorous I'm so hot and tired - I think a long cool drink is indicated! 我又熱又累——需要來一大盃冷飲! 返回 indicate