1 indicative /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/ adjective Learner's definition of INDICATIVE
1
not used before a noun,
[more indicative; most indicative] formal : showing something : indicating something标示;指示;象征 —
usually + of -
His bitter remarks are indicative of the resentment he still feels over losing his job. [=his bitter remarks show that he still feels resentment over losing his job]他的刻薄言语表明他对于失去工作依然耿耿于怀。
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Thin tree rings are indicative of slow growth. [=thin tree rings indicate that a tree has grown slowly]树木的年轮细小表示其生长缓慢。
2
grammar : of or relating to the verb form that is used to state a fact that can be known or proved陈述的;直陈的 -
In “I walked to school,” the verb walked is in the indicative mood.在I walked to school中,动词walked用了陈述语气。
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an indicative verb form陈述语气动词形式
— compare imperative, subjunctive 2 indicative /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/ noun
2 indicative
/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
noun
Learner's definition of INDICATIVE
the indicative
grammar
: the form that a verb or sentence has when it is stating a fact that can be known or proved陈述语气动词(或句子)形式