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sign SHOWINGsaInn [C]something showing that something else exists or might happen or exist in the future征兆，迹象His inability to handle the situation is a sign of weakness.他无法处理事情是虚弱的表现。The fact that he's eating more is a sign that he's feeling better. [+ that clause]他多吃东西是感觉好些的征兆。Those black clouds are a sure sign of rain.那些乌云肯定是下雨的征兆。Billy's work at school has shown signs of improvement this year, and he has shown every sign / all the signs that he has found it interesting.今年比利在学校的学业有进步的迹象，每一个/所有迹象都表明他发现学习很有趣。I've searched for my hat, but there's no sign of it anywhere (= I can't find it).我在找我的帽子，但哪儿都没有踪影。The search team could not find any sign of the climbers (= could not find them or any evidence of where they had been).搜寻队找不到攀登者的踪迹。The doctor listened to the old man's heart, but she could find no sign of life.医生听着老人的心脏，但找不到有生命的迹象。(usually disapproving) "I only bought this car last month, and already I'm having problems with it." "Well, that's a sign of the times (= something that is typical of the (bad) way things are now). "“我上个月刚买了这辆车，现在已经出问题了。”“唉，现今的世道就这样。”[SIGNAL ]
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