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| /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtə/ |
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| 1 | something that shows you in what condition something is 指示物；指标 |
| economic indicators such as the inflation rate or the exchange rate 如通货膨胀率或汇率等经济指标 |
| a good/useful/important indicator Time spent in education is a good indicator of social and economic position. 接受教育时间的长短是社会经济地位的一个很好的指标。 |
| an indicator of success/performance/quality The test is a reliable indicator of performance if it is carried out correctly. 如果该测试按正确程序进行，它就是个可靠的性能指示。 |
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| 2 | a piece of equipment that shows information 指示器；指针；记录器 |
| the air-speed indicator 空速表 |
| The copier is ready when the green indicator light is on. 当绿色指示灯亮时，复印机就准备就绪。 |
| | 2a | one of the lights on a car that shows in which direction it is turning （车辆上的）转向指示灯 | |
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