| 释义 |
in·di·cate /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ vt. | vi.
❶ vt.
1. 标示；指示；指出
indicate the correct answer with a tick 打勾标示正确的答案
The arrow on the sign indicates the right way to go. 牌子上的箭头指示该走哪条路。
He sat down in the chair indicated. 他在别人指定的椅子里坐下。
His watch indicated the time to be half past one in the morning. 他的表指示着时间是凌晨1时半。
2. 表明(意向、原因等)；象征；暗示
I indicated to him that I should come. 我向他表明我会去的。
The President's attitude toward the proposals had been indicated in his New Year's address. 总统对那些提议的态度已在他的新年献词中表明。
indicate one's feelings by facial expressions 以脸部表情显示感情
The two corporations were already indicating interest. 这两家公司已表示有兴趣。
indicate the need for a new school 说明有新建一所学校的必要
Fever indicates illness. 热度说明有病。
3. [常用被动语态]【医】显示必须作…的治疗；说明患有(某种病症)
In this case surgery is indicated. 这一病例须施行外科手术。
not to be taken unless pneumonia is indicated 除非有肺炎征状不可服用
4. 简要地陈述
indicate the outlines of one's plan 简要说明自己计划的要点
As I have already indicated, there is now more competition for jobs than there used to be. 正如我已经说过的，现在求职的竞争比过去更为激烈了。
❷ vi.
〈主英〉用指示灯表示要转弯
The black car was indicating to turn left. 那辆黑色小汽车亮起指示灯表示将要向左转弯。
[< L indicāre; < IN-² ＋ dicāre to proclaim; 见 INDEX] |