indicate 是什么意思？indicate 的含义 - 柯林高阶英语学习词典 - 在线工具

Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense indicates , present participle indicating , past tense, past participle indicated

1. verb

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

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

Our vote today indicates a change in United States policy. [VERB noun]

This indicates whether remedies are suitable for children. [VERB wh]

Synonyms: show, suggest, reveal, display More Synonyms of indicate

2. verb

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

Mr Rivers has indicated that he may resign. [VERB that]

U.S. authorities have not yet indicated their monetary policy plans. [VERB noun]

Synonyms: imply, suggest, hint, intimate More Synonyms of indicate

3. verb

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

[formal]

He indicated a chair. 'Sit down.' [VERB noun]

Pelham moved across to indicate a wall chart. [VERB noun]

Synonyms: point to, point out, specify, gesture towards More Synonyms of indicate

4. verb

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

Dreams can help indicate your true feelings. [VERB noun]

His language indicates a poor education. [VERB noun]

5. verb

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

The needles that indicate your height are at the top right-hand corner. [VERB noun]

The temperature gauge indicated that it was boiling. [VERB that]

Synonyms: register, show, record, mark More Synonyms of indicate

6. verb

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

[mainly British]

He told us when to indicate and when to change gear. [VERB]

[Also VERB noun]regional note: in AM, use signal

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