indicate /ˈɪndəˌkeɪt/ verb indicates; indicated; indicating
indicates; indicated; indicating
Learner's definition of INDICATE
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[+ object] : to show (something)显示；表明；标明 -
Our records indicate a depth of 3,000 feet here.我们的记录显示这里深达3000英尺。
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Studies indicate (that) this chemical could cause cancer.研究显示这种化学品有可能致癌。
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The map indicates where the treasure is buried.这个地图标明了财宝的埋藏地。
: to show that (something) exists or is true表明（某事物存在或真实） -
There is nothing to indicate that the two events are connected.没有迹象显示这两件事有关联。
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The size of his offer indicates that he is eager to buy the house.他的出价表明他现在急于买下那栋房子。
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His hot forehead indicates a fever. = His hot forehead indicates that he has a fever.他发烫的额头表明他发烧了。
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[+ object] : to direct attention to (someone or something) usually by pointing指出；指向 -
The general used a long ruler to indicate on the map exactly where the troops would land.将军用一根长尺在地图上指出军队将登陆的确切地点。
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We asked how to get to the rear entrance, and he indicated a path leading around the right side of the building.我们询问如何去后面的入口，他指向一条通往大楼右侧的小路。
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[+ object] : to show or suggest that (something) is needed表示，表明，暗示（某事有必要） —
usually used as (be) indicated通常用作(be) indicated 4
[+ object] : to represent or be a symbol of (something or someone)代表；象征 -
A pronoun used as a direct object indicates the person or thing receiving the action.代词作直接宾语的，代表接受这个动作的人或事物。
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The markers indicate a distance of 50 yards.这些标记代表一段50码的距离。
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A new paragraph indicates a change in topic.新的段落代表话题的转换。
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In “my mother's coat,” the apostrophe and “s” indicate possession.在my mother's coat中，撇号和s代表所属关系。
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[+ object] : to say or express (something) briefly简要表达 -
They have indicated their willingness/desire to cooperate.他们简要表达了合作的意愿。
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She indicated [=wrote, said] in her letter that she's planning to arrive next week.她在信中说她计划在下周抵达。
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He nodded his head to indicate his approval. = He indicated his approval with a nod of his head.他点头表示赞同。
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[no object] British : to make a signal which shows that you are going to turn when you are driving a vehicle（开车时）示意要转向