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| /ˈsɪgn(ə)l/ |
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| 1 | I/T to make a movement or sound that has a special meaning to another person 发信号；打信号；用信号示意 |
| The cyclist signalled and turned right. 骑车者发出信号后向右转。 |
| signal to sb He signalled frantically across the room to his wife. 他冲着屋子对面的妻子猛打手势。 |
| signal sb to do sth The driver signalled her to cross the road. 司机示意让她过马路。 |
| +that He flashed his torch to signal that he was ready. 他闪了闪手电筒，示意他准备好了。 |
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| 2 | T to show that something is happening or will happen 表明；标志着 |
| The next battle signalled a major turning point in the conflict. 接下来的一场战役标志着这次冲突的一个重要转折点。 |
| +that The new tax signalled that the government was serious about the environment. 这项新税收表明政府对环境问题是认真的。 |
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| 3 | T if you signal a quality or your feelings, you show what you intend to do about something 告知；表示 |
| The terrorists have signalled their willingness to negotiate with the security forces. 恐怖分子已经表示愿意同安全部队谈判。 |
| Both parties have signalled their determination to win. 两党都已表示出要赢的决心。 |
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