indicate

英 [ˈɪndɪkeɪt]

美 [ˈɪndɪkeɪt]

v.  表明; 显示; 象征; 暗示; 间接提及; 示意

第三人称单数：indicates　过去分词：indicated　过去式：indicated　现在分词：indicating　

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Oxford 3000 / Collins.4 / BNC.812 / COCA.785

同义词辨析

indicatemanifest【导航词义：表明】

牛津词典

verb

表明 show
• 表明；显示
  to show that sth is true or exists
  1. 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。
  2. Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast.
     研究显示，饮食习惯正迅速改变。
  3. Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames.
     泰晤士河畔金斯顿镇，正如其名称所示，位于泰晤士河畔。
暗示 suggest
• 象征；暗示
  to be a sign of sth; to show that sth is possible or likely
  1. 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。
  2. 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。
提及 mention
• 暗示；间接提及；示意
  to mention sth, especially in an indirect way
  1. 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。
  2. He indicated his willingness to cooperate.
     他暗示愿意合作。
指向 point to
• 指示；指出
  to make sb notice sb/sth, especially by pointing or moving your head
  1. 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。
  2. He indicated where the furniture was to go.
     他指示家具要如何摆放。
提供信息 give information
• 显示（信息）；标示
  to represent information without using words
  1. The results are indicated in Table 2.
     结果列在表2中。
• 写明；注出
  to give information in writing
  1. 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。
  2. Please indicate clearly which colour you require.
     请标明您要求的颜色。
显示量度 show measurement
• 显示（量度）
  to show a particular measurement
  1. 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。
车辆等 in vehicle
• （用灯光或手臂）打行车转向信号
  to show that your vehicle is going to change direction, by using lights or your arm
  1. Always indicate before moving into another lane.
     开入其他车道前一定要打转向灯。
  2. He indicated left and then turned right.
     他打出的是左转信号，然后却向右转了。
建议 be recommended
• 有必要；被建议
  to be necessary or recommended
  1. A course of chemotherapy was indicated.
     建议进行化疗。

柯林斯词典

• VERB 表明;说明
  If one thingindicatesanother, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists.
  1. 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。
  2. 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。
  3. This indicates whether remedies are suitable for children.
     由此可以看出治疗方法是否适合儿童。
• VERB 暗示
  If youindicatean opinion, an intention, or a fact, you mention it in an indirect way.
  1. Mr Rivers has indicated that he may resign...
     里弗斯先生暗示他可能会辞职。
  2. 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。
• VERB 指示;指出
  If youindicatesomething to someone, you show them where it is, especially by pointing to it.
  1. He indicated a chair. 'Sit down.'
     他指着一把椅子说，“坐下。”
  2. Pelham moved across to indicate a wall chart.
     佩勒姆走过去指着一张挂图。
• VERB 是…的标志;象征;反映
  If one thingindicatessomething else, it is a sign of that thing.
  1. Dreams can help indicate your true feelings...
     梦可以反映你的真实感情。
  2. His language indicates a poor education.
     他的言语反映出他没受过多少教育。
• VERB (仪器等)指示，显示
  If a technical instrumentindicatessomething, it shows a measurement or reading.
  1. 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。
  2. The temperature gauge indicated that it was boiling.
     温度计显示它在沸腾。
• VERB (驾车时)打转向灯指示转弯
  When driversindicate, they make lights flash on one side of their vehicle to show that they are going to turn in that direction.
  1. 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

英英释义

verb

• give evidence of
  1. The evidence argues for your claim
  2. The results indicate the need for more work
  Synonym:argue
• be a signal for or a symptom of
  1. These symptoms indicate a serious illness
  2. Her behavior points to a severe neurosis
  3. The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued
  Synonym:bespeakbetokenpointsignal
• indicate a place, direction, person, or thing
  1. I showed the customer the glove section
  2. He pointed to the empty parking space
  3. he indicated his opponents
  Synonym:pointdesignateshow
• to state or express briefly
  1. indicated his wishes in a letter
• suggest the necessity of an intervention
  1. Tetracycline is indicated in such cases
  Synonym:suggest

双语例句

• Pelham moved across to indicate a wall chart.
  佩勒姆走过去指着一张挂图。
• We use a circumflex to indicate an operator.
  我们用抑扬符表示一算符。
• In each cell, indicate whether you have collected the artifact's content and validated it with the users.
  在表中的每一个单元，指出你是否已经收集了工件的内容和已与用户进行了验证。
• A proposal for a change in the law was defeated in parliament, and so the government decided to go to the country and let the electorate indicate its views about the issue.
  修改法律的议案被议会否决了，因此政府决定举行大选，让全体选民表明他们对这一问题的观点。
• Reports from the area indicate that it was a bloodless coup
  发自该地区的报道表明这是一次不流血的政变。
• It should also indicate the owner and intent.
  它还表明了所有者和目的。
• 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。
• 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。
• The card on a gyrocompass should indicate the heading of the vehicle in which it is installed.
  陀螺罗盘的罗牌应当指示出安装它的运动体所处的方向。
• The ratio of fluoranthene to pyrene may indicate that PAH area was mainly from uncompleted combustion.
  根据荧蒽与芘质量浓度比值判别市区内pah主要来源于燃料的不完全燃烧。