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indicate v.指示；象征；显示；暗示，预示v.表明；指明 (1) 这个用来指示壳体的温度。(2) 长剑象征剑的佩有者在格斗中具备公正、宽恕的美德。(3) 我车上的汽油表显示剩下的油不多了。(4) 他的犹豫表明不愿意。 Scientists rely on data from experiments to indicate whether their theories are correct. Indicate can also describe a symptom or signal of something else. For example, a stock market recovery could indicate growing public confidence — or foolishness, depending on which expert you ask. The verb indicate comes from the noun indication, which in turn comes from the Latin word indicare, meaning "something that points out or shows."

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英 ['ɪndɪkeɪt] 美 ['ɪndɪkeɪt] (1) This is used to indicate the temperature of the enclosure.(2) Sword indicates the bearer to a just and generous pursuit of honor and virtue in warlike deeds.(3) My car's gas gauge indicated that there was little gas left.(4) His hesitation indicates unwillingness. To indicate means to point something out or to present evidence. If you feel sick during a car trip, you can indicate this to the driver by groaning loudly or announcing "I'm going to be sick!" 1[VERB 动词]表明；说明 If one thing indicates another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists.   [V that]  [V n]  [V wh]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。2[VERB 动词]暗示 If you indicate an opinion, an intention, or a fact, you mention it in an indirect way.   [V that]  [V n]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。3[VERB 动词]指示；指出 If you indicate something to someone, you show them where it is, especially by pointing to it.   [V n]  [FORMAL 正式]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。4[VERB 动词]是…的标志；象征；反映 If one thing indicates something else, it is a sign of that thing.   [V n]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。5[VERB 动词](仪器等)指示，显示 If a technical instrument indicates something, it shows a measurement or reading.   [V n]  [V that]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。6[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.   [V]  [Also V n]  [mainly BRIT 主英]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

英语单词	indicate
英美音标	英 ['ɪndɪkeɪt] 美 ['ɪndɪkeɪt]
中文释义	v.指示；象征；显示；暗示，预示 v.表明；指明
英语例句	(1) This is used to indicate the temperature of the enclosure. (2) Sword indicates the bearer to a just and generous pursuit of honor and virtue in warlike deeds. (3) My car's gas gauge indicated that there was little gas left. (4) His hesitation indicates unwillingness.
中文例句	(1) 这个用来指示壳体的温度。 (2) 长剑象征剑的佩有者在格斗中具备公正、宽恕的美德。 (3) 我车上的汽油表显示剩下的油不多了。 (4) 他的犹豫表明不愿意。
vocabulary简明	To indicate means to point something out or to present evidence. If you feel sick during a car trip, you can indicate this to the driver by groaning loudly or announcing "I'm going to be sick!"
vocabulary扩展	Scientists rely on data from experiments to indicate whether their theories are correct. Indicate can also describe a symptom or signal of something else. For example, a stock market recovery could indicate growing public confidence — or foolishness, depending on which expert you ask. The verb indicate comes from the noun indication, which in turn comes from the Latin word indicare, meaning "something that points out or shows."
柯林斯解释	1 [VERB 动词]表明；说明 If one thing indicates another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists. [V that] [V n] [V wh] 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。 2 [VERB 动词]暗示 If you indicate an opinion, an intention, or a fact, you mention it in an indirect way. [V that] [V n] 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。 3 [VERB 动词]指示；指出 If you indicate something to someone, you show them where it is, especially by pointing to it. [V n] [FORMAL 正式] 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。 4 [VERB 动词]是…的标志；象征；反映 If one thing indicates something else, it is a sign of that thing. [V n] 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。 5 [VERB 动词](仪器等)指示，显示 If a technical instrument indicates something, it shows a measurement or reading. [V n] [V that] 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。 6 [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. [V] [Also V n] [mainly BRIT 主英] 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

[V Verb 动词 N D Thing S Temperature