1 VERB 表明;说明 If one thing indicates another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists. 表明;说明
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A survey of retired people has indicated that most are independent and enjoying life. [VERB that]
对退休人员的调查表明,大部分人都自食其力,享受生活。
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Our vote today indicates a change in United States policy. [VERB noun]
我们今天的选举表明了美国政策的一种变化。
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This indicates whether remedies are suitable for children. [VERB wh]
由此可以看出治疗方法是否适合儿童。
SYN show, suggest, reveal, display
2 VERB 暗示 If you indicate an opinion, an intention, or a fact, you mention it in an indirect way. 暗示
SYN imply, suggest, hint, intimate
3 VERB 指示;指出 If you indicate something to someone, you show them where it is, especially by pointing to it. 指示;指出 [formal]
SYN point to, point out, specify, gesture towards
4 VERB 是…的标志;象征;反映 If one thing indicates something else, it is a sign of that thing. 是…的标志;象征;反映
5 VERB (仪器等)指示,显示 If a technical instrument indicates something, it shows a measurement or reading. (仪器等)指示,显示
SYN register, show, record, mark
6 VERB (驾车时)打转向灯指示转弯 When drivers indicate, they make lights flash on one side of their vehicle to show that they are going to turn in that direction. (驾车时)打转向灯指示转弯 [mainly British] [Also VERB n]
in AM, use 美国英语用 signal
ThesaurusWord Partnership
Thesaurus | indicate Also look up: |
VERB. | demonstrate, hint, mean, reveal, show 1 2 |
Word Partnership | Use indicate with: |
N. | polls indicate, records indicate, reports indicate, results indicate, statistics indicate, studies indicate, surveys indicate 1 indicate a change in something 1 4 |
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