[VERB 动词]表明;说明 If one thing indicates another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists.
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A survey of retired people has indicated that most are independent and enjoying life...
对退休人员的调查表明,大部分人都自食其力,享受生活。
Our vote today indicates a change in United States policy...
我们今天的选举表明了美国政策的一种变化。
This indicates whether remedies are suitable for children.
由此可以看出治疗方法是否适合儿童。
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[VERB 动词]暗示 If you indicate an opinion, an intention, or a fact, you mention it in an indirect way.
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Mr Rivers has indicated that he may resign...
里弗斯先生暗示他可能会辞职。
U.S. authorities have not yet indicated their monetary policy plans.
美国当局尚未透露他们的货币政策计划。
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[VERB 动词]指示;指出 If you indicate something to someone, you show them where it is, especially by pointing to it.
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He indicated a chair. 'Sit down.'
他指着一把椅子说,“坐下。”
Pelham moved across to indicate a wall chart.
佩勒姆走过去指着一张挂图。
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[VERB 动词]是…的标志;象征;反映 If one thing indicates something else, it is a sign of that thing.
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Dreams can help indicate your true feelings...
梦可以反映你的真实感情。
His language indicates a poor education.
他的言语反映出他没受过多少教育。
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[VERB 动词](仪器等)指示,显示 If a technical instrument indicates something, it shows a measurement or reading.
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The needles that indicate your height are at the top right-hand corner...
显示你身高的指针在右上角。
The temperature gauge indicated that it was boiling.
温度计显示它在沸腾。
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[VERB 动词](驾车时)打转向灯指示转弯 When drivers indicate, they make lights flash on one side of their vehicle to show that they are going to turn in that direction.
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He told us when to indicate and when to change gear.
他告诉我们何时打转向灯、何时换挡。
in AM, use 美国英语用 signal
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in·di·cate★AWL/ˈɪndɪkeɪt; NAmEˈɪndɪkeɪt/verbshow 表明1★[transitive , intransitive ]to show that sth is true or exists 表明;标示;显示indicatesth ◆Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy.零售市场上有史以来的最高利润显示出经济的突飞猛进。indicate(that…) ◆Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast.研究显示,饮食习惯正迅速改变。◆Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames.泰晤士河畔金斯顿区,正如其名称所示,位于泰晤士河畔。indicatehow, what etc… ◆Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method.我们的结果表明,依赖这种方法可能产生多么严重的误导。suggest 暗示2★[transitive ]to be a sign of sth; to show that sth is possible or likely 象征;暗示indicatesth ◆A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day.夜空呈红色往往预兆第二天天气晴朗。indicatethat… ◆Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power.早期的结果预示这个政府将重新执政。mention 提及3★[transitive ]to mention sth, especially in an indirect way 暗示;间接提及;示意indicate(to sb) (that)… ◆In his letter he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate.他在信中向我们透露他愿意合作。indicatesth (to sb) ◆He indicated his willingness to cooperate.他暗示愿意合作。indicatewhether, when, etc… ◆Has she indicated yet whether she would like to be involved?她表明了她是否愿意参加吗?☞synonyms at
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point to 指向4★[transitive ]( formal) to make sb notice sb/sth, especially by pointing or moving your head 指示;指出indicatesb/sth (to sb) ◆She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us.她拿出一张地图,给我们指出最快捷的路线。indicatewhere, which, etc… ◆He indicated where the furniture was to go.他指示了家具要如何摆放。indicatethat… ◆She indicated that I was to sit down.她示意我坐下。give information 提供信息5[transitive ]indicatesth ( formal) to represent information without using words 显示(信息);标示◆The results are indicated in Table 2.结果列在表 2 中。6[transitive ]( formal) to give information in writing 写明;注出indicatesth ◆You are allowed 20kgs of baggage unless indicated otherwise on your ticket.除非票上另有注明,否则可携带行李为 20 公斤。indicatewhich, where, etc… ◆Please indicate clearly which colour you require.请标明您要求的颜色。show measurement 显示量度7[transitive ]indicatesth |indicatehow much, how many, etc… (of an instrument for measuring things 测量器具)to show a particular measurement 显示(量度)◆When the temperature gauge indicates 90°F or more, turn off the engine.当温度计显示 90 华氏度或以上时,关闭发动机。in vehicle 车辆等8[intransitive , transitive ]( BrE) to show that your vehicle is going to change direction, by using lights or your arm (用灯光或手臂)打行车转向信号SYN
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◆Always indicate before moving into another lane.开入其他车道前一定要打转向灯。indicatesth ◆He indicated left and then turned right.他打出的是左转信号,然后却向右转了。indicate(that)… ◆She indicated that she was turning right.她打开了右转向灯。be recommended 建议9[transitive , usually passive ]indicatesth ( formal) to be necessary or recommended 有必要;被建议◆A course of chemotherapy was indicated.建议进行化疗。indicateindicatesindicatedindicatingin·di·cate/ˈɪndɪkeɪt; NAmEˈɪndɪkeɪt/
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indicatein‧di‧cate /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ ●●●S3W1AWL verb
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1[transitive] to show that a particular situation exists, or that something is likely to be trueindicate (that) Research indicates that over 81% of teachers are dissatisfied with their salary. Long skid marks on the pavement indicated the driver had attempted to brake. The study indicates a connection between poverty and crime.2[transitive] to say or do something to make your wishes, intentions etc clear: The Russians have already indicated their willingness to cooperate. Professor Johnson has indicated his intention to retire at the end of next year.indicate (that) Ralph patted the sofa to indicate that she should join him. Please indicate your preference on the booking form.3[transitive] to direct someone’s attention to something or someone, for example by pointing: ‘That’s her,’ said Toby, indicating a girl on the other side of the room.4[transitive] to represent something: Sales targets are indicated on the graph by a vertical dotted line.5[intransitive, transitive] British English to show the direction in which you intend to turn in a vehicle, using lights or your handsSYN signal: Don’t forget to indicate before you pull out.
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[ˈɪndɪkeɪt]indicated, indicating, indicates
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indicated[3018] indicates[5305] indicating[1700]
表明(47%),指示(30%),显示(15%),指明(5%),象征(3%)
vt.表明;指出;预示;象征
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