in·di·cate
verb OPAL W
/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
Verb Forms
| present simple I / you / we / they indicate | /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ |
| he / she / it indicates | /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/ /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/ |
| past simple indicated | /ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/ |
| past participle indicated | /ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/ |
| -ing form indicating | /ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/ |
- [transitive] to show that something is true or exists
表明；显示 - indicate something Initial tests indicate the presence of oxygen.
初步检测显示该处有氧气。 - The survey data indicate a general satisfaction with the process.
调查数据表明人们对这一过程总体满意。 - He has declared support for women, but his actions have indicated otherwise.
他嘴上声称支持妇女，但其行为却正相反。 - indicate that… Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast.
研究显示，饮食习惯正迅速改变。 - These findings clearly indicate that the scheme has improved pedestrian safety.
这些发现清楚显示该计划改善了行人安全。 - The study/evidence/report indicates that…
研究/证据/报告表明…… - Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames.
泰晤士河畔金斯顿区，正如其名称所示，位于泰晤士河畔。 - indicate how, what etc… Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method.
我们的结果表明依赖这种方法有多容易产生误会。
Extra Examples- A yellowing of the skin indicates jaundice.
皮肤发黄表明有黄疸。 - Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy.
零售市场创纪录的利润表明经济繁荣。 - The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards.
文章称，犯罪率上升表明道德标准下降。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- clearly
- strongly
- not necessarily
- …
- appear to
- seem to
- be used to
- …
- to
- indicate otherwise
- indicate something Initial tests indicate the presence of oxygen.
- [transitive] to be a sign of something; to show that something is possible or likely
象征；暗示 - indicate something A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day.
夜空呈红色往往预兆第二天天气晴朗。 - indicate that… Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power.
早期的结果预示这个政府将重新执政。 - indicate to somebody that… These figures indicate to me that the company is in serious trouble.
这些数字使我意识到公司处境艰难。
Extra Examples- Growth will be at a lower rate than previously indicated.
增长速度将比以前显示的低。 - These facts would seem to indicate that the family was wealthy.
从这些事实看来，这个家庭好像很富有。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- clearly
- strongly
- not necessarily
- …
- appear to
- seem to
- be used to
- …
- to
- indicate otherwise
- indicate something A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day.
- [transitive] to mention something, especially in an indirect way
暗示；间接提及；示意 - indicate (to somebody) (that)… In his letter he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate.
他在信中向我们透露他愿意合作。 - indicate something (to somebody) He indicated his willingness to cooperate.
他暗示愿意合作。 - indicate whether, when, etc… Has she indicated yet whether she would like to be involved?
她表明了她是否愿意参加吗？
Synonyms declaredeclarestate ▪ indicate ▪ announceThese words all mean to say something, usually clearly and definitely and often in public.declare (rather formal) to say something officially or publicly; to state something clearly and definitely:- to declare war
宣战 - The painting was declared to be a forgery.
这幅画被判定为赝品。
- He has already stated his intention to run for election.
他已声明打算参加竞选。
- During our meeting, he indicated his willingness to cooperate.
在我们会晤期间，他提及了合作的意愿。
- They haven’t formally announced their engagement yet.
他们还没有正式宣布订婚。 - Has our flight been announced yet?
广播通知了我们的航班没有？
- to declare/state/indicate/announce that…
- to declare/state somebody/something to be something
- to declare/state/indicate/announce your intention to do something
- to declare/state/announce something formally/publicly/officially
- to declare/state/announce something firmly/confidently
Extra Examples- In a key speech, the Queen indicated that she was willing to pay tax.
女王在一次重要讲话中表示她愿意纳税。 - As I've already indicated to you, what we do next depends on a number of factors.
我向你提过，我们下一步做什么将取决于若干因素。
- indicate (to somebody) (that)… In his letter he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate.
- [transitive] (formal) to make somebody notice somebody/something, especially by pointing or moving your head
指示；指出 - indicate somebody/something ‘What are they doing here?’ he asked, indicating her bags in the hallway.
“他们在这里做什么？”他指着走廊上她的行李问道。 - indicate somebody/something to somebody She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us.
她拿出一张地图，给我们指出最快捷的路线。 - indicate where, which, etc… He indicated where the furniture was to go.
他指示了家具要如何摆放。 - indicate that… She indicated that I was to sit down.
她示意我坐下。
- indicate somebody/something ‘What are they doing here?’ he asked, indicating her bags in the hallway.
- [transitive] indicate something (formal) to represent information without using words
显示（信息）；标示 - Arrows indicate the direction of flow.
箭头标明流动方向。 - The results are indicated in Table 2.
结果列在表 2 中。
Extra Examples- Symbols are used to indicate the facilities available at each hotel.
使用符号来表示每家酒店可提供的各类设施。 - This sign usually indicates a pedestrian zone.
这个符号通常表示步行区域。
- Arrows indicate the direction of flow.
- [transitive] (formal) to give information in writing
写明；注出 - indicate something You are allowed 20 kg of baggage unless indicated otherwise on your ticket.
除非您的机票上另有说明，否则您可以携带 20 公斤的行李。 - As indicated above, this chapter deals with the practical implications of the research.
如上所述，本章讨论研究的实际意义。 - indicate which, where, etc… Please indicate clearly which colour you require.
请标明您要求的颜色。
- indicate something You are allowed 20 kg of baggage unless indicated otherwise on your ticket.
- [transitive] indicate something | indicate how much, how many, etc… (of an instrument for measuring things) to show a particular measurement
显示（量度） - When the temperature gauge indicates 90°F or more, turn off the engine.
当温度计显示 90 华氏度或以上时，关闭发动机。
- When the temperature gauge indicates 90°F or more, turn off the engine.
- [intransitive, transitive] (British English) to show that your vehicle is going to change direction, by using lights or your arm
（用灯光或手臂）打行车转向信号 - Always indicate before moving into another lane.
开入其他车道前一定要打转向灯。 - indicate something He indicated left and then turned right.
他打出的是左转信号，然后却向右转了。 - indicate (that)… She indicated that she was turning right.
她打开了右转向灯。
- Always indicate before moving into another lane.
- [transitive, usually passive] (formal) to be necessary or recommended
有必要；被建议 - be indicated A course of chemotherapy was indicated.
建议进行化疗。
- be indicated A course of chemotherapy was indicated.
show
suggest
mention
point to
give information
show measurement
in vehicle
be recommended
Word Originearly 17th cent.: from Latin indicat- ‘pointed out’, from the verb indicare, from in- ‘towards’ + dicare ‘make known’.