indicate /ˈɪndəˌkeɪt/ verb indicates; indicated; indicating
indicates; indicated; indicating
Learner's definition of INDICATE
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[+ object] : to show (something)顯示;表明;標明 -
Our records indicate a depth of 3,000 feet here.我們的記錄顯示這裏深達3000英尺。
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Studies indicate (that) this chemical could cause cancer.研究顯示這種化學品有可能致癌。
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The map indicates where the treasure is buried.這個地圖標明了財寶的埋藏地。
: to show that (something) exists or is true表明(某事物存在或真實) -
There is nothing to indicate that the two events are connected.沒有迹象顯示這兩件事有關聯。
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The size of his offer indicates that he is eager to buy the house.他的出價表明他現在急於買下那棟房子。
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His hot forehead indicates a fever. = His hot forehead indicates that he has a fever.他發燙的額頭表明他發燒了。
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[+ object] : to direct attention to (someone or something) usually by pointing指出;指向 -
The general used a long ruler to indicate on the map exactly where the troops would land.將軍用一根長尺在地圖上指出軍隊將登陸的確切地點。
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We asked how to get to the rear entrance, and he indicated a path leading around the right side of the building.我們詢問如何去後面的入口,他指向一條通往大樓右側的小路。
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[+ object] : to show or suggest that (something) is needed表示,表明,暗示(某事有必要) —
usually used as (be) indicated通常用作(be) indicated 4
[+ object] : to represent or be a symbol of (something or someone)代表;象征 -
A pronoun used as a direct object indicates the person or thing receiving the action.代詞作直接賓語的,代表接受這個動作的人或事物。
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The markers indicate a distance of 50 yards.這些標記代表一段50碼的距離。
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A new paragraph indicates a change in topic.新的段落代表話題的轉換。
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In “my mother's coat,” the apostrophe and “s” indicate possession.在my mother's coat中,撇號和s代表所屬關系。
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[+ object] : to say or express (something) briefly簡要表達 -
They have indicated their willingness/desire to cooperate.他們簡要表達了合作的意願。
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She indicated [=wrote, said] in her letter that she's planning to arrive next week.她在信中說她計劃在下周抵達。
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He nodded his head to indicate his approval. = He indicated his approval with a nod of his head.他點頭表示贊同。
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[no object] British : to make a signal which shows that you are going to turn when you are driving a vehicle(開車時)示意要轉向