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sign sign ★★★★★/sa͟ɪn/1[N-COUNT	可数名词]符号；记号 A sign is a mark or shape that always has a particular meaning, for example in mathematics or music. Equations are generally written with a two-bar equals sign.等式通常用两道横的等号来表示。2[N-COUNT	可数名词](示意的)动作，姿势，手势 A sign is a movement of your arms, hands, or head which is intended to have a particular meaning. They gave Lavalle the thumbs-up sign...他们对拉瓦列竖起了大拇指。The priest made the sign of the cross over him.神父在他上方画了个十字。3[VERB	动词]打手势语；为(节目或表演)配手语 If you sign, you communicate with someone using sign language. If a programme or performance is signed, someone uses sign language so that deaf people can understand it.   [be V-ed]  [Also V]All programmes will be either 'signed' or subtitled...所有节目要么要配手语要么要打字幕。4[N-COUNT	可数名词]招牌；标牌；指示牌；告示牌；标志 A sign is a piece of wood, metal, or plastic with words or pictures on it. Signs give you information about something, or give you a warning or an instruction. ...a sign saying that the highway was closed because of snow.声明公路因大雪而关闭的告示牌...a cardboard sign, which stated 'No to Poll Tax'...写有“反对人头税”的硬纸板抗议牌As soon as the seat belt sign had been switched off, we rushed out.安全带指示灯一关掉，我们就冲了出去。5[N-VAR	可变名词]迹象；征兆；表象；痕迹 If there is a sign of something, there is something which shows that it exists or is happening.   [usu with supp]They are prepared to hand back a hundred prisoners of war a day as a sign of good will...他们准备每日遣返100名战俘以示友好。His face and movements rarely betrayed a sign of nerves...他的表情和行为几乎没有流露出紧张的迹象。Your blood would have been checked for any sign of kidney failure.应该要对你进行抽血检查的，看是否有任何肾衰竭的迹象。6[VERB	动词]在…上签名；在…上签字；签署 When you sign a document, you write your name on it, usually at the end or in a special space. You do this to indicate that you have written the document, that you agree with what is written, or that you were present as a witness.   [V n]World leaders are expected to sign a treaty pledging to increase environmental protection...世界各国首脑预计会签署一份承诺加强环境保护的协定。Before an operation the patient will be asked to sign a consent form.手术前患者将被要求在同意书上签字。7[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词](和…)签约 If an organization signs someone or if someone signs for an organization, they sign a contract agreeing to work for that organization for a specified period of time.   [V n]  [V to/for n]  [Also V]The Minnesota Vikings signed Herschel Walker from the Dallas Cowboys...明尼苏达维京人队签下了来自达拉斯牛仔队的赫舍尔·沃克。The band then signed to Slash Records.随后乐队和伤痕唱片公司签约。8[N-COUNT	可数名词](黄道十二宫的)宫，星座 In astrology, a sign or a sign of the zodiac is one of the twelve areas into which the heavens are divided. The New Moon takes place in your opposite sign of Libra on the 15th.15 日新月会移至你对面的天秤宫。9See also:signing；call sign；  10[PHRASE	短语]不见…的踪影 If you say that there is no sign of someone, you mean that they have not yet arrived, although you are expecting them to come.   [v-link PHR n]The London train was on time, but there was no sign of my Finnish friend.伦敦的火车准点到达，却不见我那芬兰朋友的踪影。11[PHRASE	短语]已签字盖章的；已成定局的 If you say that an agreement is signed and sealed, or signed, sealed and delivered, you mean that it is absolutely definite because everyone involved has signed all the legal documents.   [usu v-link PHR]The Chancellor had been hoping to have an agreement signed and sealed by the end of this week...财政大臣一直期望这周末前能敲定一份协议。A government spokesman said the bill must be signed, sealed and delivered by tomorrow.一名政府发言人称议案明天必须定下来。12 to sign one's own death warrant→see: death warrant； 相关词组：sign away sign for sign in sign off sign on sign on for sign over sign up  sign1 nounsign2 verbsignsign1 /saɪn/ ●●● S1 W1 noun  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1gives information [countable] a piece of paper, metal, or wood with words or a picture that gives people information, warnings, or instructions:  a sign on the door road signs a no smoking sign Don’t ignore the fog warning signs.2shows something is true [countable] an event, fact etc that shows that something is happening or that something is true or exists  SYN  indicationsign of A red morning sky is a sign of an impending storm. Crying is seen as a sign of weakness. A paw print in the dust was a sign that a tiger was close. There are signs that the situation is improving. There were no signs of forced entry into the house.3movement or sound [countable] a movement, sound etc that you make in order to tell someone something:  the thumbs-up sign  (=a sign that you make with your hand to show that something is successful)give/make a sign Wait until I give the sign.sign that Bruce made a sign that he was ready to leave.sign (for somebody) to do something Three short blasts on the whistle was the sign to begin.4symbol [countable] a mark or shape that has a particular meaning  SYN  symbol:  the dollar sign a minus sign5star sign [countable] (also star sign) a group of stars, representing one of 12 parts of the year, that some people believe influences your behaviour and your life:  What sign are you?6language [uncountable] a language that uses hand movements instead of spoken words, used by people who cannot hear  SYN  sign language7there is no sign of somebody/something used to say that someone or something is not in a place or cannot be found:  I waited for two hours but there was still no sign of her.8sign of life a)a movement that shows that someone is alive, or something that shows that there are people in a particular place:  She listened intently for signs of life. b)something that shows that a situation is becoming more active:  Commercial property markets are now showing definite signs of life.9sign of the times something that shows how people live now:  It’s just a sign of the times that many children have mobile phones.10the sign of the Cross the hand movement that some Christians make in the shape of a cross, to show respect for God or to protect themselves from evilCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + signa clear/obvious/unmistakable sign· There are clear signs of a slowdown in economic growth.a sure sign (=a very clear sign)· He was walking up and down, a sure sign that he was worried.a good/positive/encouraging/hopeful sign· If she can move her legs, that’s a good sign.a bad/ominous sign· The jury was taking ages to make up its mind, which he felt was probably a bad sign.an outward/visible sign (=one that people can see clearly)· Kim received the news without showing any visible sign of emotion.a warning sign (=one that shows something bad might be happening)· In this case, social workers missed the warning signs and failed to protect the children.a telltale/tell-tale sign (=signs that clearly show something bad)· She would not look at me directly, a tell-tale sign that she was embarrassed.the first sign of something (=the first thing that shows something is happening, or something exists)· They ran off at the first sign of trouble.an early sign (=a sign near the beginning of something that shows that it is happening, or that it exists)· an early sign of springverbsthere are signs· There are now signs of an improvement in the economy.have signs· It had all the signs of a crime of passion.show signs of something· Did she show any signs of distress?bear signs of something (=have signs)· The bed was neatly made and bore no signs of having been slept in.see/detect signs of something· I could see some signs of improvement in her health.THESAURUSsign [countable] an event, fact etc that shows that something is happening or that something is true or exists: · The curtains were still drawn and there was no sign of activity.· A score of 80 or more is a sign that you are doing very well.indication [countable] a sign. Indication is more formal than sign: · Recently there have been several indications of improving relations.· There was no indication the killings were related to the drug trade.evidence [uncountable] facts or signs that show clearly that something exists or is true, especially something that you are trying to prove: · Scientists are hoping to find evidence that there was once life on Mars.· There was not enough evidence to convict him of the murder.symptom [countable] a sign that someone has an illness or that a serious problem exists: · The first symptoms are tiredness and loss of weight.· Is this a symptom of the decay of Western civilization?indicator [countable] a sign that shows you what is happening or what is true – used about a process, or about the state or level of something: · There are a number of indicators of economic slowdown.· The tests are considered a good indicator of intelligence.signal [countable] a sign that shows that you should do something, or that you have a particular attitude: · Severe chest pain is a warning signal that cannot be ignored.· Legalizing drugs could send the wrong signal to young people.mark [countable] a sign, especially that you respect or honour someone: · People stood in silence as a mark of respect.· It was a mark of her popularity that so many colleagues and friends attended the presentation.sign1 nounsign2 verbsignsign2 ●●● S1 W1 verb  Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1name [intransitive, transitive] to write your signature on something to show that you wrote it, agree with it, or were present:  Sign here, please. The artist had signed his name in the corner of the painting. You forgot to sign the cheque. Over a hundred people have signed the petition. Serena signs her autograph every time she’s asked. a signed photo of Paul McCartney► see thesaurus at write2sign an agreement/contract/treaty etc to make a document, agreement etc official and legal by writing your signature on it:  France has just signed a new trade deal with Japan.3music/sport [intransitive, transitive] if a football team or music company signs someone, or if someone signs for them, that person signs a contract in which they agree to work for them:  CBS Records had signed her back in 1988 on a three-album contract.sign for/to/with Miller worked in the shipyards before signing for Rangers. Before long, they had signed with Virgin.4sign on the dotted line informal to officially agree to something by signing a contract:  Make sure the repairs are done before you sign on the dotted line.5sign a bill/legislation/agreement into law if someone in authority signs something into law, they make it part of the law by signing an official document6(all) signed and sealed (also (all) signed, sealed, and delivered) with all the necessary legal documents signed:  It’ll all be signed and sealed by Friday, and you can move in then.7use movements [intransitive] to try to tell someone something or ask them to do something by using signs and movements  SYN  signalsign to somebody to do something He signed to the maid to leave the room.sign for somebody to do something She signed for us to go inside.8language [intransitive, transitive] to use, or translate something into, sign language—signer noun [countable]sign something ↔ away phrasal verb to sign a document that gives your property or legal rights to someone else:  She had signed away all claims to the house. I felt as if I was signing away my life.sign for something phrasal verb to sign a document to prove that you have received something:  This is a registered letter – someone will have to sign for it.sign in phrasal verb1to write your name on a form, in a book etc when you enter a place such as a hotel, office, or club:  Remember to sign in at reception.2sign somebody ↔ in to write someone else’s name in a book so that they are allowed to enter a club, an office etcsign off phrasal verb1informal to end a radio or television programme by saying goodbye2to write your final message at the end of an informal letter:  It’s getting late, so I’ll sign off now. Love, John.3sign somebody off British English if a doctor signs someone off, he or she gives them a note saying that they are ill and not able to work:  For the last month, she has been signed off sick from work.4sign something ↔ off British English, sign off on something American English to show that you approve of a plan or that something is finished by signing an official document:  Major repainting work now needs to be signed off by a qualified engineer.sign on phrasal verb1British English to state officially that you are unemployed by signing a form, so that you can get money from the government2to sign a document to show that you agree to work for someonesign on as He signed on as a soldier in the US army.sign on with I’ll probably have to sign on with a nursing agency.sign out phrasal verb1to write your name in a book when you leave a place such as a hotel, an office, or a club2sign something ↔ out to write your name on a form or in a book to show that you have taken or borrowed something:  Bernstein signed out a company car.3sign somebody ↔ out to write in a book that someone is allowed to leave somewhere such as a school, an office etc:  Parents must sign pupils out when collecting them for doctor’s or dentist’s appointments.sign something ↔ over phrasal verb to sign an official document that gives your property or legal rights to someone elsesign over to When he became ill, he signed his property in France over to his son.sign up phrasal verb1to put your name on a list for something because you want to take part in itsign up for I’m thinking of signing up for a yoga course.sign up to do something Over half the people who signed up to do engineering were women.2 sign somebody ↔ up if someone is signed up by an organization, they sign a contract in which they agree to work for that organization:  Several well-known researchers have been signed up for the project.

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;          NAmE                saɪn                /                              noun                ,                  verb                            sign      signs      signed      signing                            noun        ★                                  showing sth        显示                    1        ★                  [countable                ,         uncountable          ]                          an event, an action, a fact, etc. that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future            迹象；征兆；预兆                                    SYN                                                    indication                                                              sign(of sth/sb)                          ◆          Headaches may be a sign of stress.          头痛可能是紧张的迹象。                          ◆          There is no sign of John anywhere.          哪儿都没有约翰的影子。                          ◆          Call the police at the first sign of trouble.          一有闹事的苗头就叫警察。                          ◆          There was no            sign of lifein the house            (= there seemed to be nobody there).                    那座房子没有一点住人的迹象。                          ◆          Her work is            showing some signs ofimprovement.                    她的工作出现了一些改进的迹象。                          sign(of doing sth)                          ◆          The gloomy weather            shows no sign ofimproving.                    阴沉的天气没有丝毫转晴的迹象。                          ◆          The fact that he didn't say ‘no’ immediately is a            good sign.                    他没有马上拒绝，这是好征兆。                          sign(that…)                          ◆          If an interview is too easy, it's            a sure sign thatyou haven't got the job.                    如果面试太简单，那必定表示你没得到那份工作。                          ◆          If I had noticed the            warning signs,none of this would have happened.                    要是我当时注意到了那些警告信号，这种事就一桩也不会发生。                            for information/warning        提供信息；用以提醒                    2        ★                  [countable          ]                          a piece of paper, wood or metal that has writing or a picture on it that gives you information, instructions, a warning, etc.            招牌；标牌；指示牌；标志                                    ◆          a            road/traffic sign                    道路╱交通标志                          ◆          a            shop/pub sign                    商店╱酒吧招牌                          ◆          The sign on the wall said ‘Now wash your hands’.          墙上的牌子上写着“请洗手”。                          ◆                      Follow the signsfor the city centre.                    照标牌的指示到市中心。                            movement/sound        动作；声音                    3        ★                  [countable          ]                          a movement or sound that you make to tell sb sth            示意的动作（或声音）；手势                                    ◆          He            gave athumbs-up            sign.                    他竖起了大拇指示意。                          ◆          She nodded as a sign for us to sit down.          她点头示意我们坐下。                          ☞see also                                                    V-sign                                                                symbol        符号                    4        ★                  [countable          ]                          a mark used to represent sth, especially in mathematics            符号；记号                                    ◆          a plus/minus sign            (+/−)                    加号；减号                          ◆          a dollar/pound sign            ($/£)                    元╱英镑的符号                            star sign        星座                    5                  [countable          ]                (          informal)                =                                                    star sign                                                              ◆          What sign are you?          你属什么星座？                            IDIOM              a ˌsign of the ˈtimes                              something that you feel shows what things are like now, especially how bad they are              时代特征（含贬义）                                                                verb        ★                    your name        姓名                    1        ★                  [intransitive                ,         transitive          ]                          to write your name on a document, letter, etc. to show that you have written it, that you agree with what it says, or that it is genuine            签（名）；署（名）；签字；签署                                    ◆          Sign here, please.          请在这里签名。                          signsth                          ◆          Sign your name here, please.          请在这里签名。                          ◆          You haven't signed the letter.          这封信您还没有署名。                          ◆          to sign a cheque          在支票上签字                          ◆          The treaty was signed on 24 March.          条约是 3 月 24 日签订的。                          ◆          The player was signing autographs for a group of fans.          这名队员正在为一群球迷签名。                          signyourself + noun                          ◆          He signed himself ‘Jimmy’.          他署名“吉米”。                            contract        合同                    2                  [transitive                ,         intransitive          ]                          to arrange for sb, for example a sports player or musician, to sign a contract agreeing to work for your company; to sign a contract agreeing to work for a company            和…签约（达成雇聘关系）                                    signsb                          ◆          United have just signed a new goalie.          联队最近和一名新守门员签约。                          signfor sth                          ◆          He signed for United yesterday.          昨天他和联队签了约。                          signwith sth                          ◆          The band signed with Virgin Records.          乐队同维京唱片公司签了约。                            make movement/sound        做出动作；发出声音                    3                  [intransitive                ,         transitive          ]                          sign(to/for sb) (to do sth)                |                  signthat…                          to make a request or tell sb to do sth by using a sign, especially a hand movement            示意；打手势                                    SYN                                                    signal                                                              ◆          The hotel manager signed to the porter to pick up my case.          旅馆经理示意行李员替我拿箱子。                            for deaf person        对聋人                    4                  [intransitive                ,         transitive          ]                          to use sign language to communicate with sb            打手语                                    ◆          She learnt to sign to help her deaf child.          为帮助她耳聋的孩子，她学会了手语。                          signsth                          ◆          An increasing number of plays are now being signed.          现在越来越多的戏剧配上了手语。                                              ▶                sign·er                  signer          signers                          /          saɪnə(r)                    ;            NAmE                    saɪnər                    /                          noun                                      ◆          the signers of the petition          在请愿书上签名的人                          ◆          signers communicating information to deaf people          向聋人传递信息的手语译员                            IDIOMS              ˌsigned and ˈsealed | ˌsigned, ˌsealed and deˈlivered                              definite, because all the legal documents have been signed              签名盖章完毕的；铁定的；成定局的                                                  sign on the dotted ˈline                              (              informal)                        to sign a document to show that you have agreed to buy sth or do sth              在签字处签上姓名（表示同意）；签名同意                                            ◆            Just sign on the dotted line and the car is yours.            只要在虚线上签名，这车就归你了。                                      ☞more at                                    pledge                                   n.                            PHRASAL VERBS                    ˌsign sth↔aˈway                              to lose your rights or property by signing a document              签字放弃，签字让与（权利或财产）                                                  ˈsign for sth                              to sign a document to show that you have received sth              签收                                                  ˌsign ˈin/ˈout | ˌsign sb↔ˈin/ˈout                              to write your/sb's name when you arrive at or leave an office, a club, etc.              签到；签退；替某人签到╱签退                                            ◆            All visitors must sign in on arrival.            来客均须签到。                                ◆            You must sign guests out when they leave the club.            客人离开俱乐部时，你必须为他们签退。                                      ˌsign ˈoff                  1                      (              BrE)                        to end a letter              结束写信                                            SYN                                                            finish                                                                          ◆            She signed off with ‘Yours, Janet’.            她在信末写上“你的珍妮特”。                                    2                      to end a broadcast by saying goodbye or playing a piece of music              （以说再见或播放音乐的形式）结束广播                                                  ˌsign sth↔ˈoff                              to give your formal approval to sth, by signing your name              签字认可；签名赞同                                                  ˌsign ˈoff on sth                              (              NAmE) (              informal)                        to express your approval of sth formally and definitely              批准                                            ◆            The President hasn't signed off on this report.            这份报告总统没有批准。                                      ˌsign ˈon                              (              BrE) (              informal)                        to sign a form stating that you are an unemployed person so that you can receive payment from the government              办理失业登记（以领取失业救济金）                                                  ˌsign ˈon/ˈup | ˌsign sb↔ˈon/ˈup                              to sign a form or contract which says that you agree to do a job or become a soldier; to persuade sb to sign a form or contract like this              （使）签约受雇（或入伍）                                            SYN                                                            enlist                                                                          ◆            He signed on for five years in the army.            他签了在部队服役五年的合同。                                ◆            The company has signed up three top models for the fashion show.            为时装表演，公司签约聘了三名顶尖模特儿。                                      ˌsign sth↔ˈover (to sb)                              to give your rights or property to sb else by signing a document              签字转让（权利或财产）                                            ◆            She has signed the house over to her daughter.            她签署了转让手续，把房子过到女儿名下。                                      ˌsign ˈup (for sth)                              to arrange to do a course of study by adding your name to the list of people doing it              报名（参加课程）                                                  ˌsign ˈup to sth                  1                      (              BrE)                        to commit yourself to a project or course of action, especially one that you have agreed with a group of other people, countries or organizations              签署同意；签订                                            ◆            How many countries have signed up to the Kyoto protocol on climate change?            有多少个国家签订了关于气候变化的《京都议定书》？                                    2                      signto do sth                                to agree to take part in sth              同意参与                                            ◆            We have about 100 people signed up to help so far.            到目前为止我们有大约 100 人同意提供帮助。                                              SYNONYMS 同义词辨析                                                  sign            indication              ◆symptom              ◆symbol              ◆indicator              ◆signal                                      These are all words for an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future.                以上各词均指迹象、征兆、预兆。                                                    ■              sign              an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future                指迹象、征兆、预兆：                                            ◆                Headaches may be a sign of stress.                头痛可能是紧张的迹象。                                                    ■              indication              (                rather formal) a remark or sign that shows that sth is happening or what sb is thinking or feeling                指标示、象征：                                            ◆                They gave no                  indication as tohow the work should be done.                                他们根本没说明这项工作该怎样做。                                      sign or indication?              用 sign 还是 indication？                                      An                indicationoften comes in the form of sth that sb says; a                signis usually sth that happens or sth that sb does.                                  *indication 常指通过某人的说话表明，sign 通常为发生的事或某人所做的事。                                                                    ■              symptom              a change in your body or mind that shows that you are not healthy; a sign that sth exists, especially sth bad                指症状、征候、征兆：                                            ◆                Symptoms include a sore throat.                症状包括嗓子疼。                                                          ◆                The rise in inflation was just one symptom of the poor state of the economy.                通胀上升不过是经济不景气的一个征候。                                                    ■              symbol              a person, object or event that represents a more general quality or situation                指象征：                                            ◆                The dove is a universal symbol of peace.                鸽子是和平的共同象征。                                                    ■              indicator              (                rather formal) a sign that shows you what sth is like or how a situation is changing                指指示信号、标志、迹象：                                            ◆                the economic indicators                经济指标                                                    ■              signal              an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future                指标志、预示、信号：                                            ◆                Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems.                胸部疼痛可能是心脏病的报警信号。                                      sign or signal?              用 sign 还是 signal？                                                      Signalis often used to talk about an event, action or fact that suggests to sb that they should do sth.                Signis not usually used in this way.                                  *signal 常用以指应该采取行动的暗号、信号； sign 通常不用于此义：                                                            ◆                Reducing prison sentences would send the wrong signs to criminals.                                                    PATTERNS                              ◆                a(n) sign/indication/symptom/symbol/indicator/signal                  ofsth                                                            ◆                a(n) sign/indication/symptom/indicator/signal                  that…                                                            ◆                a                  clearsign/indication/symptom/symbol/indicator/signal                                                            ◆                an                  obvioussign/indication/symptom/symbol/indicator                                                            ◆                an                  earlysign/indication/symptom/indicator/signal                                                            ◆                an                  outwardsign/indication/symbol                                                            ◆                to                  givea(n) sign/indication/signal                                                                                    sign              /        saɪn                ;          NAmE                saɪn                /                    sign·er              /        saɪnə(r)                ;          NAmE                saɪnər                /             sign[saɪn]signed, signing, signsCET4CET6TEM4考研IELTSv100042998930451278676151644727n7595428085871385211699116748468VERB9111721066NOUN9341656757Spoken:413172019signed[33843] signing[8929] signs[23384]签(66%)，签名(14%)，迹象(10%)，符号(3%)，手势(3%)，招牌(3%)，正负号(1%)n.迹象；符号；记号；手势；指示牌vt.签署；示意vi.签署；签名

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Collins	sign ★★★★★ /sa͟ɪn/ 1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]符号；记号 A sign is a mark or shape that always has a particular meaning, for example in mathematics or music. Equations are generally written with a two-bar equals sign. 等式通常用两道横的等号来表示。 2 [N-COUNT 可数名词](示意的)动作，姿势，手势 A sign is a movement of your arms, hands, or head which is intended to have a particular meaning. They gave Lavalle the thumbs-up sign... 他们对拉瓦列竖起了大拇指。 The priest made the sign of the cross over him. 神父在他上方画了个十字。 3 [VERB 动词]打手势语；为(节目或表演)配手语 If you sign, you communicate with someone using sign language. If a programme or performance is signed, someone uses sign language so that deaf people can understand it. [be V-ed] [Also V] All programmes will be either 'signed' or subtitled... 所有节目要么要配手语要么要打字幕。 4 [N-COUNT 可数名词]招牌；标牌；指示牌；告示牌；标志 A sign is a piece of wood, metal, or plastic with words or pictures on it. Signs give you information about something, or give you a warning or an instruction. ...a sign saying that the highway was closed because of snow. 声明公路因大雪而关闭的告示牌 ...a cardboard sign, which stated 'No to Poll Tax'... 写有“反对人头税”的硬纸板抗议牌 As soon as the seat belt sign had been switched off, we rushed out. 安全带指示灯一关掉，我们就冲了出去。 5 [N-VAR 可变名词]迹象；征兆；表象；痕迹 If there is a sign of something, there is something which shows that it exists or is happening. [usu with supp] They are prepared to hand back a hundred prisoners of war a day as a sign of good will... 他们准备每日遣返100名战俘以示友好。 His face and movements rarely betrayed a sign of nerves... 他的表情和行为几乎没有流露出紧张的迹象。 Your blood would have been checked for any sign of kidney failure. 应该要对你进行抽血检查的，看是否有任何肾衰竭的迹象。 6 [VERB 动词]在…上签名；在…上签字；签署 When you sign a document, you write your name on it, usually at the end or in a special space. You do this to indicate that you have written the document, that you agree with what is written, or that you were present as a witness. [V n] World leaders are expected to sign a treaty pledging to increase environmental protection... 世界各国首脑预计会签署一份承诺加强环境保护的协定。 Before an operation the patient will be asked to sign a consent form. 手术前患者将被要求在同意书上签字。 7 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词](和…)签约 If an organization signs someone or if someone signs for an organization, they sign a contract agreeing to work for that organization for a specified period of time. [V n] [V to/for n] [Also V] The Minnesota Vikings signed Herschel Walker from the Dallas Cowboys... 明尼苏达维京人队签下了来自达拉斯牛仔队的赫舍尔·沃克。 The band then signed to Slash Records. 随后乐队和伤痕唱片公司签约。 8 [N-COUNT 可数名词](黄道十二宫的)宫，星座 In astrology, a sign or a sign of the zodiac is one of the twelve areas into which the heavens are divided. The New Moon takes place in your opposite sign of Libra on the 15th. 15 日新月会移至你对面的天秤宫。 9 See also:signing ；call sign ； 10 [PHRASE 短语]不见…的踪影 If you say that there is no sign of someone, you mean that they have not yet arrived, although you are expecting them to come. [v-link PHR n] The London train was on time, but there was no sign of my Finnish friend. 伦敦的火车准点到达，却不见我那芬兰朋友的踪影。 11 [PHRASE 短语]已签字盖章的；已成定局的 If you say that an agreement is signed and sealed, or signed, sealed and delivered, you mean that it is absolutely definite because everyone involved has signed all the legal documents. [usu v-link PHR] The Chancellor had been hoping to have an agreement signed and sealed by the end of this week... 财政大臣一直期望这周末前能敲定一份协议。 A government spokesman said the bill must be signed, sealed and delivered by tomorrow. 一名政府发言人称议案明天必须定下来。 12 to sign one's own death warrant→see: death warrant ；相关词组： sign away sign for sign in sign off sign on sign on for sign over sign up
Oxford	sign ★ / saɪn ; NAmE saɪn / noun , verb sign signs signed signing noun ★ showing sth 显示 1 ★ [countable , uncountable ] an event, an action, a fact, etc. that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future 迹象；征兆；预兆 SYN indication sign(of sth/sb) ◆ Headaches may be a sign of stress. 头痛可能是紧张的迹象。 ◆ There is no sign of John anywhere. 哪儿都没有约翰的影子。 ◆ Call the police at the first sign of trouble. 一有闹事的苗头就叫警察。 ◆ There was no sign of lifein the house (= there seemed to be nobody there). 那座房子没有一点住人的迹象。 ◆ Her work is showing some signs ofimprovement. 她的工作出现了一些改进的迹象。 sign(of doing sth) ◆ The gloomy weather shows no sign ofimproving. 阴沉的天气没有丝毫转晴的迹象。 ◆ The fact that he didn't say ‘no’ immediately is a good sign. 他没有马上拒绝，这是好征兆。 sign(that…) ◆ If an interview is too easy, it's a sure sign thatyou haven't got the job. 如果面试太简单，那必定表示你没得到那份工作。 ◆ If I had noticed the warning signs,none of this would have happened. 要是我当时注意到了那些警告信号，这种事就一桩也不会发生。 for information/warning 提供信息；用以提醒 2 ★ [countable ] a piece of paper, wood or metal that has writing or a picture on it that gives you information, instructions, a warning, etc. 招牌；标牌；指示牌；标志 ◆ a road/traffic sign 道路╱交通标志 ◆ a shop/pub sign 商店╱酒吧招牌 ◆ The sign on the wall said ‘Now wash your hands’. 墙上的牌子上写着“请洗手”。 ◆ Follow the signsfor the city centre. 照标牌的指示到市中心。 movement/sound 动作；声音 3 ★ [countable ] a movement or sound that you make to tell sb sth 示意的动作（或声音）；手势 ◆ He gave athumbs-up sign. 他竖起了大拇指示意。 ◆ She nodded as a sign for us to sit down. 她点头示意我们坐下。 ☞see also V-sign symbol 符号 4 ★ [countable ] a mark used to represent sth, especially in mathematics 符号；记号 ◆ a plus/minus sign (+/−) 加号；减号 ◆ a dollar/pound sign ($/£) 元╱英镑的符号 star sign 星座 5 [countable ] ( informal) = star sign ◆ What sign are you? 你属什么星座？ IDIOM a ˌsign of the ˈtimes something that you feel shows what things are like now, especially how bad they are 时代特征（含贬义） verb ★ your name 姓名 1 ★ [intransitive , transitive ] to write your name on a document, letter, etc. to show that you have written it, that you agree with what it says, or that it is genuine 签（名）；署（名）；签字；签署 ◆ Sign here, please. 请在这里签名。 signsth ◆ Sign your name here, please. 请在这里签名。 ◆ You haven't signed the letter. 这封信您还没有署名。 ◆ to sign a cheque 在支票上签字 ◆ The treaty was signed on 24 March. 条约是 3 月 24 日签订的。 ◆ The player was signing autographs for a group of fans. 这名队员正在为一群球迷签名。 signyourself + noun ◆ He signed himself ‘Jimmy’. 他署名“吉米”。 contract 合同 2 [transitive , intransitive ] to arrange for sb, for example a sports player or musician, to sign a contract agreeing to work for your company; to sign a contract agreeing to work for a company 和…签约（达成雇聘关系） signsb ◆ United have just signed a new goalie. 联队最近和一名新守门员签约。 signfor sth ◆ He signed for United yesterday. 昨天他和联队签了约。 signwith sth ◆ The band signed with Virgin Records. 乐队同维京唱片公司签了约。 make movement/sound 做出动作；发出声音 3 [intransitive , transitive ] sign(to/for sb) (to do sth) \| signthat… to make a request or tell sb to do sth by using a sign, especially a hand movement 示意；打手势 SYN signal ◆ The hotel manager signed to the porter to pick up my case. 旅馆经理示意行李员替我拿箱子。 for deaf person 对聋人 4 [intransitive , transitive ] to use sign language to communicate with sb 打手语 ◆ She learnt to sign to help her deaf child. 为帮助她耳聋的孩子，她学会了手语。 signsth ◆ An increasing number of plays are now being signed. 现在越来越多的戏剧配上了手语。 ▶ sign·er signer signers / saɪnə(r) ; NAmE saɪnər / noun ◆ the signers of the petition 在请愿书上签名的人 ◆ signers communicating information to deaf people 向聋人传递信息的手语译员 IDIOMS ˌsigned and ˈsealed \| ˌsigned, ˌsealed and deˈlivered definite, because all the legal documents have been signed 签名盖章完毕的；铁定的；成定局的 sign on the dotted ˈline ( informal) to sign a document to show that you have agreed to buy sth or do sth 在签字处签上姓名（表示同意）；签名同意 ◆ Just sign on the dotted line and the car is yours. 只要在虚线上签名，这车就归你了。 ☞more at pledge n. PHRASAL VERBS ˌsign sth↔aˈway to lose your rights or property by signing a document 签字放弃，签字让与（权利或财产） ˈsign for sth to sign a document to show that you have received sth 签收 ˌsign ˈin/ˈout \| ˌsign sb↔ˈin/ˈout to write your/sb's name when you arrive at or leave an office, a club, etc. 签到；签退；替某人签到╱签退 ◆ All visitors must sign in on arrival. 来客均须签到。 ◆ You must sign guests out when they leave the club. 客人离开俱乐部时，你必须为他们签退。 ˌsign ˈoff 1 ( BrE) to end a letter 结束写信 SYN finish ◆ She signed off with ‘Yours, Janet’. 她在信末写上“你的珍妮特”。 2 to end a broadcast by saying goodbye or playing a piece of music （以说再见或播放音乐的形式）结束广播 ˌsign sth↔ˈoff to give your formal approval to sth, by signing your name 签字认可；签名赞同 ˌsign ˈoff on sth ( NAmE) ( informal) to express your approval of sth formally and definitely 批准 ◆ The President hasn't signed off on this report. 这份报告总统没有批准。 ˌsign ˈon ( BrE) ( informal) to sign a form stating that you are an unemployed person so that you can receive payment from the government 办理失业登记（以领取失业救济金） ˌsign ˈon/ˈup \| ˌsign sb↔ˈon/ˈup to sign a form or contract which says that you agree to do a job or become a soldier; to persuade sb to sign a form or contract like this （使）签约受雇（或入伍） SYN enlist ◆ He signed on for five years in the army. 他签了在部队服役五年的合同。 ◆ The company has signed up three top models for the fashion show. 为时装表演，公司签约聘了三名顶尖模特儿。 ˌsign sth↔ˈover (to sb) to give your rights or property to sb else by signing a document 签字转让（权利或财产） ◆ She has signed the house over to her daughter. 她签署了转让手续，把房子过到女儿名下。 ˌsign ˈup (for sth) to arrange to do a course of study by adding your name to the list of people doing it 报名（参加课程） ˌsign ˈup to sth 1 ( BrE) to commit yourself to a project or course of action, especially one that you have agreed with a group of other people, countries or organizations 签署同意；签订 ◆ How many countries have signed up to the Kyoto protocol on climate change? 有多少个国家签订了关于气候变化的《京都议定书》？ 2 signto do sth to agree to take part in sth 同意参与 ◆ We have about 100 people signed up to help so far. 到目前为止我们有大约 100 人同意提供帮助。 SYNONYMS 同义词辨析 sign indication ◆symptom ◆symbol ◆indicator ◆signal These are all words for an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future. 以上各词均指迹象、征兆、预兆。 ■ sign an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future 指迹象、征兆、预兆： ◆ Headaches may be a sign of stress. 头痛可能是紧张的迹象。 ■ indication ( rather formal) a remark or sign that shows that sth is happening or what sb is thinking or feeling 指标示、象征： ◆ They gave no indication as tohow the work should be done. 他们根本没说明这项工作该怎样做。 sign or indication? 用 sign 还是 indication？ An indicationoften comes in the form of sth that sb says; a signis usually sth that happens or sth that sb does. indication 常指通过某人的说话表明，sign 通常为发生的事或某人所做的事。 ■ symptom a change in your body or mind that shows that you are not healthy; a sign that sth exists, especially sth bad 指症状、征候、征兆： ◆ Symptoms include a sore throat. 症状包括嗓子疼。 ◆ The rise in inflation was just one symptom of the poor state of the economy. 通胀上升不过是经济不景气的一个征候。 ■ symbol a person, object or event that represents a more general quality or situation 指象征： ◆ The dove is a universal symbol of peace. 鸽子是和平的共同象征。 ■ indicator ( rather formal) a sign that shows you what sth is like or how a situation is changing 指指示信号、标志、迹象： ◆ the economic indicators 经济指标 ■ signal an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future 指标志、预示、信号： ◆ Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems. 胸部疼痛可能是心脏病的报警信号。 sign or signal? 用 sign 还是 signal？ Signalis often used to talk about an event, action or fact that suggests to sb that they should do sth. Signis not usually used in this way. signal 常用以指应该采取行动的暗号、信号； sign 通常不用于此义： ◆ Reducing prison sentences would send the wrong signs to criminals. PATTERNS ◆ a(n) sign/indication/symptom/symbol/indicator/signal ofsth ◆ a(n) sign/indication/symptom/indicator/signal that… ◆ a clearsign/indication/symptom/symbol/indicator/signal ◆ an obvioussign/indication/symptom/symbol/indicator ◆ an earlysign/indication/symptom/indicator/signal ◆ an outwardsign/indication/symbol ◆ to givea(n) sign/indication/signal sign / saɪn ; NAmE saɪn / sign·er / saɪnə(r) ; NAmE saɪnər /
LDC	sign1 noun sign2 verb signsign1 /saɪn/ ●●● S1 W1 noun Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1gives information [countable] a piece of paper, metal, or wood with words or a picture that gives people information, warnings, or instructions: a sign on the door road signs a no smoking sign Don’t ignore the fog warning signs.2shows something is true [countable] an event, fact etc that shows that something is happening or that something is true or exists SYN indicationsign of A red morning sky is a sign of an impending storm. Crying is seen as a sign of weakness. A paw print in the dust was a sign that a tiger was close. There are signs that the situation is improving. There were no signs of forced entry into the house.3movement or sound [countable] a movement, sound etc that you make in order to tell someone something: the thumbs-up sign (=a sign that you make with your hand to show that something is successful)give/make a sign Wait until I give the sign.sign that Bruce made a sign that he was ready to leave.sign (for somebody) to do something Three short blasts on the whistle was the sign to begin.4symbol [countable] a mark or shape that has a particular meaning SYN symbol: the dollar sign a minus sign5star sign [countable] (also star sign) a group of stars, representing one of 12 parts of the year, that some people believe influences your behaviour and your life: What sign are you?6language [uncountable] a language that uses hand movements instead of spoken words, used by people who cannot hear SYN sign language7there is no sign of somebody/something used to say that someone or something is not in a place or cannot be found: I waited for two hours but there was still no sign of her.8sign of life a)a movement that shows that someone is alive, or something that shows that there are people in a particular place: She listened intently for signs of life. b)something that shows that a situation is becoming more active: Commercial property markets are now showing definite signs of life.9sign of the times something that shows how people live now: It’s just a sign of the times that many children have mobile phones.10the sign of the Cross the hand movement that some Christians make in the shape of a cross, to show respect for God or to protect themselves from evilCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + signa clear/obvious/unmistakable sign· There are clear signs of a slowdown in economic growth.a sure sign (=a very clear sign)· He was walking up and down, a sure sign that he was worried.a good/positive/encouraging/hopeful sign· If she can move her legs, that’s a good sign.a bad/ominous sign· The jury was taking ages to make up its mind, which he felt was probably a bad sign.an outward/visible sign (=one that people can see clearly)· Kim received the news without showing any visible sign of emotion.a warning sign (=one that shows something bad might be happening)· In this case, social workers missed the warning signs and failed to protect the children.a telltale/tell-tale sign (=signs that clearly show something bad)· She would not look at me directly, a tell-tale sign that she was embarrassed.the first sign of something (=the first thing that shows something is happening, or something exists)· They ran off at the first sign of trouble.an early sign (=a sign near the beginning of something that shows that it is happening, or that it exists)· an early sign of springverbsthere are signs· There are now signs of an improvement in the economy.have signs· It had all the signs of a crime of passion.show signs of something· Did she show any signs of distress?bear signs of something (=have signs)· The bed was neatly made and bore no signs of having been slept in.see/detect signs of something· I could see some signs of improvement in her health.THESAURUSsign [countable] an event, fact etc that shows that something is happening or that something is true or exists: · The curtains were still drawn and there was no sign of activity.· A score of 80 or more is a sign that you are doing very well.indication [countable] a sign. Indication is more formal than sign: · Recently there have been several indications of improving relations.· There was no indication the killings were related to the drug trade.evidence [uncountable] facts or signs that show clearly that something exists or is true, especially something that you are trying to prove: · Scientists are hoping to find evidence that there was once life on Mars.· There was not enough evidence to convict him of the murder.symptom [countable] a sign that someone has an illness or that a serious problem exists: · The first symptoms are tiredness and loss of weight.· Is this a symptom of the decay of Western civilization?indicator [countable] a sign that shows you what is happening or what is true – used about a process, or about the state or level of something: · There are a number of indicators of economic slowdown.· The tests are considered a good indicator of intelligence.signal [countable] a sign that shows that you should do something, or that you have a particular attitude: · Severe chest pain is a warning signal that cannot be ignored.· Legalizing drugs could send the wrong signal to young people.mark [countable] a sign, especially that you respect or honour someone: · People stood in silence as a mark of respect.· It was a mark of her popularity that so many colleagues and friends attended the presentation. sign1 noun sign2 verb signsign2 ●●● S1 W1 verb Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1name [intransitive, transitive] to write your signature on something to show that you wrote it, agree with it, or were present: Sign here, please. The artist had signed his name in the corner of the painting. You forgot to sign the cheque. Over a hundred people have signed the petition. Serena signs her autograph every time she’s asked. a signed photo of Paul McCartney► see thesaurus at write 2sign an agreement/contract/treaty etc to make a document, agreement etc official and legal by writing your signature on it: France has just signed a new trade deal with Japan.3music/sport [intransitive, transitive] if a football team or music company signs someone, or if someone signs for them, that person signs a contract in which they agree to work for them: CBS Records had signed her back in 1988 on a three-album contract.sign for/to/with Miller worked in the shipyards before signing for Rangers. Before long, they had signed with Virgin.4sign on the dotted line informal to officially agree to something by signing a contract: Make sure the repairs are done before you sign on the dotted line.5sign a bill/legislation/agreement into law if someone in authority signs something into law, they make it part of the law by signing an official document6(all) signed and sealed (also (all) signed, sealed, and delivered) with all the necessary legal documents signed: It’ll all be signed and sealed by Friday, and you can move in then.7use movements [intransitive] to try to tell someone something or ask them to do something by using signs and movements SYN signalsign to somebody to do something He signed to the maid to leave the room.sign for somebody to do something She signed for us to go inside.8language [intransitive, transitive] to use, or translate something into, sign language—signer noun [countable]sign away phrasal verb to sign a document that gives your property or legal rights to someone else: She had signed away all claims to the house. I felt as if I was signing away my life.sign for phrasal verb to sign a document to prove that you have received something: This is a registered letter – someone will have to sign for it.sign in phrasal verb1to write your name on a form, in a book etc when you enter a place such as a hotel, office, or club: Remember to sign in at reception.2sign somebody ↔ in to write someone else’s name in a book so that they are allowed to enter a club, an office etcsign off phrasal verb1informal to end a radio or television programme by saying goodbye2to write your final message at the end of an informal letter: It’s getting late, so I’ll sign off now. Love, John.3sign somebody off British English if a doctor signs someone off, he or she gives them a note saying that they are ill and not able to work: For the last month, she has been signed off sick from work.4sign something ↔ off British English, sign off on something American English to show that you approve of a plan or that something is finished by signing an official document: Major repainting work now needs to be signed off by a qualified engineer.sign on phrasal verb1British English to state officially that you are unemployed by signing a form, so that you can get money from the government2to sign a document to show that you agree to work for someonesign on as He signed on as a soldier in the US army.sign on with I’ll probably have to sign on with a nursing agency.sign out phrasal verb1to write your name in a book when you leave a place such as a hotel, an office, or a club2sign something ↔ out to write your name on a form or in a book to show that you have taken or borrowed something: Bernstein signed out a company car.3sign somebody ↔ out to write in a book that someone is allowed to leave somewhere such as a school, an office etc: Parents must sign pupils out when collecting them for doctor’s or dentist’s appointments.sign over phrasal verb to sign an official document that gives your property or legal rights to someone elsesign over to When he became ill, he signed his property in France over to his son.sign up phrasal verb1to put your name on a list for something because you want to take part in itsign up for I’m thinking of signing up for a yoga course.sign up to do something Over half the people who signed up to do engineering were women.2 sign somebody ↔ up if someone is signed up by an organization, they sign a contract in which they agree to work for that organization: Several well-known researchers have been signed up for the project.
WDF	sign [saɪn]signed, signing, signs CET4CET6TEM4考研IELTS v1000 42998 9304 5127 8676 15164 4727 n759 54280 8587 13852 11699 11674 8468 VERB911 1721066 NOUN934 1656757 Spoken: 413172019 signed[33843] signing[8929] signs[23384] 签(66%)，签名(14%)，迹象(10%)，符号(3%)，手势(3%)，招牌(3%)，正负号(1%) n.迹象；符号；记号；手势；指示牌 vt.签署；示意 vi.签署；签名

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