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indicate

英  [ˈɪndɪkeɪt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词

  • indicates , indicating , indicated

    1. [T 及物动词] 表明

    If one thing indicates another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists.

    近义词

    demonstrate , show

    双语例句

    例：

    A survey of retired people has indicated that most are independent and enjoying life.

    一项对退休人员的调查表明，他们中的大部分人生活自立而愉快。

    例：

    Our vote today indicates a change in United States policy.

    我们今天的投票表明了美国政策的变化。

    例：

    This indicates whether remedies are suitable for children.

    这将表明这些疗法是否适合于儿童。

    2. [T 及物动词] 暗示

    If you indicate an opinion, an intention, or a fact, you mention it in an indirect way.

    双语例句

    例：

    Mr Rivers has indicated that he may resign.

    里弗斯先生已经暗示他可能要辞职。

    3. [T 及物动词] 指示

    If you indicate something to someone, you show them where it is, especially by pointing to it.

    双语例句

    例：

    He indicated a chair. 'Sit down.'

    他指着一把椅子说，“坐下。”

    4. [T 及物动词] 象征 , 代表

    If one thing indicates something else, it is a sign of that thing.

    双语例句

    例：

    Dreams can help indicate your true feelings.

    梦能代表你的真实情感。

    5. [T 及物动词] （仪器等）指示

    If a technical instrument indicates something, it shows a measurement or reading.

    近义词

    show

    双语例句

    例：

    an instrument used to indicate wind direction.

    一台用于指示风向的仪器。

    例：

    The needles that indicate your height are at the top right-hand corner.

    指示体重的指针在右上角。

    例：

    The temperature gauge indicated that it was boiling.

    温度计显示正在沸腾。

    6. [I 不及物动词] （车辆打转向灯）指示转向

    When drivers indicate, they make lights flash on one side of their vehicle to show that they are going to turn in that direction.

    近义词

    signal

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