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sign

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ldoce_235_gsign1 /saɪn/ ●●● S1 W1 noun → sine
1  gives information 傳達信息 [countableC]SIGN/SYMBOL a piece of paper, metal, or wood with words or a picture that gives people information, warnings, or instructions 標記，指示牌，標牌
a sign on the door
門上的標牌
road signs
路標
a no smoking sign
禁止吸煙的告示牌
Don’t ignore the fog warning signs.
不要忽視霧警標志。
→5  See picture of sign 告示牌, poster 海報, placard 標語牌 ...
2  shows STH is true 表明某事屬實 [countableC]SIGN/INDICATION an event, fact etc that shows that something is happening or that something is true or exists 迹象，痕迹，征兆 SYN indication
sign of
A red morning sky is a sign of an impending storm.
早晨的紅霞預示着暴風雨即將來臨。
Crying is seen as a sign of weakness.
哭被看作軟弱的表現。
A paw print in the dust was a sign that a tiger was close.
沙土裏的一個爪印表明附近有老虎。
nThere are signs that the situation is improving.
There were no signs of forced entry into the house.
沒有強行入室的痕迹。
3  movement or sound 動作或聲音 [countableC]SIGN/GESTURE a movement, sound etc that you make in order to tell someone something 手勢；示意動作；信號
the thumbs-up sign (=a sign that you make with your hand to show that something is successful)
〔示意成功的〕翹拇指手勢
give/make a sign
Wait until I give the sign.
等我給你信號。
sign that
Bruce made a sign that he was ready to leave.
布魯斯做了個手勢表示他可以走了。
sign (for somebody) to do something
Three short blasts on the whistle was the sign to begin.
三聲短哨是開始的信號。
4  symbol 符號 [countableC]SIGN/SYMBOL a mark or shape that has a particular meaning 符號，記號 SYN symbol
the dollar sign
美元符號
a minus sign
減號
5  star sign 星座 [countableC] (also star sign)ROA a group of stars, representing one of 12 parts of the year, that some people believe influences your behaviour and your life 宮〔黃道十二宮之一〕，星座
What sign are you?
你是什麽星座？
6. language 語言 [uncountableU]SLL a language that uses hand movements instead of spoken words, used by people who cannot hear 〔聾人的〕手語 SYN sign language
7  there is no sign of somebody/something used to say that someone or something is not in a place or cannot be found 沒有某人/某物的蹤影
I waited for two hours but there was still no sign of her.
我等了兩個小時，還是不見她的蹤影。
Examples from the Corpus
there is no sign of somebody/something• Not only do they lack legs but there is no sign of an internal girdle of bones at either shoulder or hip.• Furniture is strewn down the road, but there is no sign of the hapless hero.• But there is no sign of staleness: the performances at the Haymarket are terrific in their strength.• Moreover to implement the change there is no sign of introducing the extra resources which most commentators see as necessary.• Although voices of dissent are being heard, there is no sign of the supermodel phenomenon abating in the near future.• It appears, however, there is no sign of such a commitment.• However, there is no sign of the Elven magical artefact.• But still there is no sign of Captain Ahab.
8  sign of life 
a) living/alivea movement that shows that someone is alive, or something that shows that there are people in a particular place 〔人〕活着的迹象；有人的迹象
She listened intently for signs of life.
她專注地聽是否有人活動的迹象。
b) something that shows that a situation is becoming more active 形勢好轉[複蘇]的迹象
Commercial property markets are now showing definite signs of life.
商業地産市場現在出現了明顯的複蘇迹象。
Examples from the Corpus
sign of life• Even when all sign of life had gone I kept on feeling itchy.• There are signs of life above the snow, too.• A flock was once thought to be a decisive sign of life, some noble formation only life could achieve.• Here are inchoate signs of life, but not as we know it, Jim.• After the bout in which I intimated signs of life, I came through the ropes, smiling.• It was Hilda Machin, and there was no sign of life.• There was no sign of life.• I looked around for the slightest sign of life.
9  sign of the times SIGN/INDICATIONsomething that shows how people live now 時尚，時代特征
It’s just a sign of the times that many children have mobile phones.
許多孩子都有手機，這只是個時代特征。
Examples from the Corpus
sign of the times• At the time, I took this decay merely as a sign of the times.• But in a sign of the times, Army Chief Gen.• That we owe this to the vast reach of cyberspace is indeed a sign of the times.• Is this a sign of the times?• It was a sign of the times. 1956.• This is a real sign of the times and completely eclipses global fears about ecology or famine.• But Reagan read the signs of the times.
10. the sign of the Cross RRCSIGN/GESTUREthe hand movement that some Christians make in the shape of a cross, to show respect for God or to protect themselves from evil 〔基督徒〕畫十字的手勢
Examples from the Corpus
the sign of the Cross• Surreptitiously, her hand hidden within the furry confines of her muff, Anne made the sign of the cross.• He made the sign of the cross and knocked.• As she made the sign of the cross he spoke in loud and solemn tones.• He began mumbling in Latin, and attempted to make the sign of the Cross.• She is best remembered for extinguishing a blazing fire by making the sign of the cross.• I was bowing low, making quickly, very quickly, the sign of the cross.• Athelstan sketched the sign of the cross above the corpse and sprinkled it with the Asperges rod.• Take the sign of the cross.
 COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: an event, fact etc that shows that something is happening or that something is true or exists 迹象，痕迹，征兆
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + sign
a clear/obvious/unmistakable sign 明顯/明白無誤的迹象
There are clear signs of a slowdown in economic growth.
有明顯的迹象表明經濟增長放緩了。
a sure sign (=a very clear sign) 非常明確的迹象
He was walking up and down, a sure sign that he was worried.
他來回踱步,顯然是在擔心。
a good/positive/encouraging/hopeful sign 好的/積極的/令人鼓舞的迹象
If she can move her legs, that’s a good sign.
如果她的腿能動,就是個好的迹象。
a bad/ominous sign 不好的兆頭
The jury was taking ages to make up its mind, which he felt was probably a bad sign.
陪審團久久沒有作出決定,他感覺這可能是個不好的兆頭。
an outward/visible sign (=one that people can see clearly) 明顯的迹象
nKim received the news without showing any visible sign of emotion.
a warning sign (=one that shows something bad might be happening) 警示
nIn this case, social workers missed the warning signs and failed to protect the children.
a telltale/tell-tale sign (=signs that clearly show something bad) 明顯的不好迹象
nShe would not look at me directly, a tell-tale sign that she was embarrassed.
the first sign of something (=the first thing that shows something is happening, or something exists) 某事物發生
nThey ran off at the first sign of trouble.
nan early sign (=a sign near the beginning of something that shows that it is happening, or that it exists)
an early sign of spring
verbs
there are signs 有…的迹象
There are now signs of an improvement in the economy.
現在經濟有了好轉的迹象。
nhave signs
It had all the signs of a crime of passion.
show signs of something 表現出…樣子
Did she show any signs of distress?
她是否表現出痛苦的樣子？
nbear signs of something (=have signs)
The bed was neatly made and bore no signs of having been slept in.
see/detect signs of something 看到/看出…的迹象
I could see some signs of improvement in her health.
我看到她身體有好轉的迹象。
 THESAURUS
sign [countableC] an event, fact etc that shows that something is happening or that something is true or exists 〔表明某事正在發生或某事屬實或存在的〕迹象,痕迹
The curtains were still drawn and there was no sign of activity.
窗簾依然拉着,沒有人活動的痕迹。
A score of 80 or more is a sign that you are doing very well.
80 或80分以上說明你考得很好。
indication [countableC] a sign. Indication is more formal than sign 迹象〔indication比sign正式〕
Recently there have been several indications of improving relations.
近來有些迹象表明關系在好轉。
nThere was no indication the killings were related to the drug trade.
evidence [uncountableU] facts or signs that show clearly that something exists or is true, especially something that you are trying to prove 證據,證明
Scientists are hoping to find evidence that there was once life on Mars.
科學家們希望找到火星上曾有生命存在的證據。
There was not enough evidence to convict him of the murder.
沒有足夠的證據證明他犯有謀殺罪。
symptom [countableC] a sign that someone has an illness or that a serious problem exists 症狀；征候
The first symptoms are tiredness and loss of weight.
初期症狀是疲倦和體重減輕。
Is this a symptom of the decay of Western civilization?
這是不是西方文明衰落的征候？
indicator [countableC] a sign that shows you what is happening or what is true – used about a process, or about the state or level of something 〔過程、狀態或水平的〕指示物,指標
There are a number of indicators of economic slowdown.
有一些指標顯示經濟在放緩。
The tests are considered a good indicator of intelligence.
這些測試被認爲能夠很好地反映一個人的智力水平。
signal [countableC] a sign that shows that you should do something, or that you have a particular attitude 〔應該做某物或有某種態度的〕信號
Severe chest pain is a warning signal that cannot be ignored.
胸口劇痛是一個不容忽視的警告信號。
nLegalizing drugs could send the wrong signal to young people.
mark [countableC] a sign, especially that you respect or honour someone 〔表示尊敬等的〕示意
People stood in silence as a mark of respect.
人們靜默肅立以示恭敬。
nIt was a mark of her popularity that so many colleagues and friends attended the presentation.
Examples from the Corpus
sign• Mardas threw his hands in the air - a sign to his supporters that victory was theirs.• He raised his hand in a sign of greeting.• If the individual can not feel the tiny pricking sensation, it is a sign of faulty nerve function in the feet.• A score of 80 or more is a sign that you are doing very well.• Here is one instance of a sign or message being separated from emotion or content.• When the teacher puts her finger to her lips, it's a sign for you all to be quiet.• A sign was put up in order to remind staff whenever I was on duty.• There was a big sign above the entrance.• You've forgotten to put the dollar sign before the total amount.• Stan has some of the early signs of heart disease.• The rise in consumer spending is an encouraging sign that the economy may be recovering.• Write your answer after the equals sign.• Its first sign is purple marks on the skin, but as it progresses it kills.• Therapy should begin when the first signs are noticed.• A neon sign flashed on and off in the window.• Other new signs posted to describe scenery have been desecrated or struck down.• Police searched the house thoroughly but found no signs of a break-in.• But this is not what has happened: at least, my data shows no sign of it.• Where's the percentage sign on this keyboard?• Out in the desert there are hardly any road signs along the highway.• Exports are lower, household spending is weakening and businesses show signs of losing faith in their investment plans.• Didn't you see the "No smoking" sign?• a stop sign• When Emma offers to help you it's a sure sign that she wants something from you!• What did that sign say?• Turn left and then follow the signs till you get to the freeway.• And on this sign, the same mug of beer, yellow and foaming.• What's your sign?
road signs• Takes minutes to drive 6 miles into centre of Bideford due to endlessness of roads and imbecilic road signs.• Mammoth road signs do their best to ensure that such oversights do not occur.• There are no road signs in uncharted territory, no footprints to follow in places where no one has ventured before.• This happened to me on the Seven Mile Straight at recently, a lorry coming in the opposite direction in spite of road signs.• Drop the requirement for use of the metric system on road signs.• Through our windshields we see road signs and tail-lights-technology has blinkered us.• Recently a group of community activists led by Long proposed setting up road signs that would identify it as Citrus Ridge.
sign of• Do you see any signs of improvement in her condition?
sign (for somebody) to do something• Once the men had spoken to the chief, he made a sign for Isaac to address him.• He tugged his ear lobe, our agreed sign for the other to remain silent.• Several leases have been signed for more stores to open in 1997 and 1998, including Newport Beach and Mission Viejo locations.• They talked to each other again, and then the first horse made clear signs for me to follow him.• They looked furious when they saw our faces peering in and made frantic signs for us to close the curtains again.
Related topics: Languages
sign2 ●●● S1 W1 verb
1  name 姓名 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]SIGN YOUR NAME to write your signature on something to show that you wrote it, agree with it, or were present 簽 （名），署（名）；在…上簽字
Sign here, please.
請在這裏簽字。
The artist had signed his name in the corner of the painting.
畫家在畫的角上落了款。
You forgot to sign the cheque.
你忘記在支票上簽名了。
Over a hundred people have signed the petition.
已有一百多人在請願書上簽了名。
Serena signs her autograph every time she’s asked.
每次有人請塞雷娜簽名她都會簽。
a signed photo of Paul McCartney
一張保羅·麥卡特尼的簽名照片
► see thesaurus at write
2  sign an agreement/contract/treaty etc SIGN YOUR NAMEto make a document, agreement etc official and legal by writing your signature on it 簽署協議書/合同/條約等
France has just signed a new trade deal with Japan.
法國剛剛和日本簽署了一項新的貿易協定。
Examples from the Corpus
sign an agreement/contract/treaty etc• Kiptanui rushed off, saying he was going to make Kimeli sign a contract.• Paup had wanted to sign a contract extension with Green Bay during the 1994 season, but the Packers never approached him.• You must stop your ears whenever you are asked to sign a treaty selling your home.• Clients sign contracts to become participants and agree to adhere to a rigorous schedule.• The lead police detective signed a contract with a television movie production company.• It took more than a month to find and sign a contract with another company to complete the remaining work.• Pre-season David Campese signed a contract with commercial broadcaster Channel Ten.
3  music/sport 音樂/體育運動 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]BE if a football team or music company signs someone, or if someone signs for them, that person signs a contract in which they agree to work for them （和…）簽約
CBS Records had signed her back in 1988 on a three-album contract.
哥倫比亞唱片公司早在 1988 年就和她簽訂了發行三張專輯的合同。
sign for/to/with
Miller worked in the shipyards before signing for Rangers.
米勒在簽約流浪者隊之前在造船廠幹活。
Before long, they had signed with Virgin.
他們不久就和維珍唱片公司簽了約。
4  sign on the dotted line informal to officially agree to something by signing a contract 簽字同意
Make sure the repairs are done before you sign on the dotted line.
確定修好了再簽字。
Examples from the Corpus
sign on the dotted line• But how many of these companies forget about you once you've signed on the dotted line.• The lucky 10,000 have signed on the dotted line.• You may want another approach to get people to sign on the dotted line.• It all seemed easy - they sign on the dotted line and Balbinder would be virtually taken out of their hands.• However, before signing on the dotted line, you should think carefully about the risks and the costs.
5. sign a bill/legislation/agreement into law if someone in authority signs something into law, they make it part of the law by signing an official document 經簽署使議案/法規/協議成爲法律
6  (all) signed and sealed  (also (all) signed, sealed, and delivered)AGREE with all the necessary legal documents signed 手續完備
It’ll all be signed and sealed by Friday, and you can move in then.
星期五之前所有手續都會辦完，到時你就可以搬進來了。
7  use movements 用動作 [intransitiveI]SIGN/GESTURE to try to tell someone something or ask them to do something by using signs and movements 示意，打手勢 SYN signal
sign to somebody to do something
He signed to the maid to leave the room.
他示意女仆離開房間。
sign for somebody to do something
She signed for us to go inside.
她示意我們進去。
8. language 語言 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]SLLSPEAK A LANGUAGE to use, or translate something into, sign language 用手語表達；把…譯成手語
—signer noun [countableC]
 PHRASAL VERBS
Examples from the Corpus
sign• The negotiations, on rescheduling debts payable between mid-1991 and mid-1993, made some progress but no agreements were signed.• Did the doctor ask you to sign a consent form Mrs Harris?• Almost 200,000 Czechs signed a petition protesting at Mr Hodac's appointment, and each night thousands gather outside the studios.• Also, the Cowboys have some significant free agents to sign after this season.• Simmons was signed as a free agent in 1994.• On 15 May 1679 the marriage contract was signed at Lisbon.• The governor's speech will be signed by an interpreter for the hearing-impaired.• Could you sign for this package, please?• Clinton has refused to sign GOP-backed legislation to reimburse the fired travel office personnel for their legal expenses.• Just sign here by the X.• Sign here please.• This was the first sanction imposed by the Commission since the Euratom treaty had been signed in 1957.• Where do you want me to sign my name?• Would you like to sign our guest book?• You forgot to sign the credit card slip.• Each tenant will have to sign the lease.• The following year, Bark Psychosis signed to Virgin and finally began to fulfil the promise of their live shows.• They also sign veteran Charlie Hayes.
signs ... autograph• Minnie greets guests, signs autographs and poses for photos by her house.
sign for/to/with• Twenty years ago, it was scandalous when a baseball pitcher named Wayne Garland signed for $ 200,000 a year.• He made frantic signs to Angalo.• He stirred as below stairs the maid tinkled a bell, the sign for dinner.• So what we need is a similar system of signs for human beings.• The venue was a storefront with no sign to identify it.• Several leases have been signed for more stores to open in 1997 and 1998, including Newport Beach and Mission Viejo locations.• They signed with Virgin early in 1982.
sign for somebody to do something• Once the men had spoken to the chief, he made a sign for Isaac to address him.• They looked furious when they saw our faces peering in and made frantic signs for us to close the curtains again.• They talked to each other again, and then the first horse made clear signs for me to follow him.• Several leases have been signed for more stores to open in 1997 and 1998, including Newport Beach and Mission Viejo locations.• He tugged his ear lobe, our agreed sign for the other to remain silent.
From Longman Business Dictionary
signsign1 /saɪn/ verb
1[intransitiveI, transitiveT]BANKING to write your SIGNATURE on a letter, document, or CHEQUE
The customer must sign the traveller’s cheque in front of the cashier.
2sign an agreement/contractCOMMERCE to show formally that you agree to do something, by signing a legal document
In September, the company signed a contract to produce two million doses of the vaccine.
3signed and sealed/signed, sealed, and delivered with all the necessary legal documents agreed and signed
The agreement is not signed and sealed yet.
→ sign on
signsign2 noun [countableC]
1a piece of paper, metal etc in a public place, with words or drawings on it that give people information, warn them not to do something etc
a no smoking sign
2a picture, shape etc that has a particular meaning
For some reason the computer can’t display the dollar sign.
Origin sign1
(1200-1300) Old French signe, from Latin signum “mark, sign, image, seal”
 sign2
(1300-1400) Old French signer, from Latin signare, from signum; → SIGN1

See also: star sign

IELTS BNC: 935 COCA: 759
sign

noun¹

 1sth that shows that sth exists/may happen跡象ADJECTIVE | VERB + SIGN | SIGN + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤classic, clear, definite, distinct, obvious, real, sure, telltale, unmistakable典型的徵兆；清楚的跡象；明顯的跡象；準確的徵兆；能暴露問題的跡象；確定無疑的徵兆◇He displayed the classic signs of post-traumatic stress disorder.他表現出創傷後應激障礙的典型徵兆。◇the telltale signs of drug abuse明顯的吸毒跡象➤telling能說明問題的徵兆◇The lack of interest in the media is a telling sign of the industry's health.人們對媒體興趣寥寥，這足以說明傳媒業的業態狀況。➤subtle微妙的跡象◇I detected the subtle signs of disapproval.我覺察到一些微妙的徵兆，有人可能會反對。➤external, outward, visible外部徵兆；看得到的跡象◇All the outward signs of growth in the market are there.市場增長的所有外部跡象都明擺着。➤tangible確鑿的跡象▸➤early, first早期的／最早的徵兆◇Strong dislikes of foods are early signs of pregnancy.特別討厭一些食物是懷孕的早期徵兆。➤increasing越來越多的跡象▸➤encouraging, good, healthy, hopeful, positive, promising, welcome令人鼓舞的跡象；好兆頭；有希望的苗頭；積極的徵兆；可喜的跡象◇He was silent. It was a good sign.他沒有說話，這是個好兆頭。➤bad, disturbing, troubling (especially NAmE) 壞兆頭；令人不安的跡象▸➤danger, ominous, warning危險的徵兆；不祥的徵兆；警告信號◇The warning signs were present from the start.一開始就有警告信號。◇Are appliances you buy safe? We point out the danger signs.你買的家用器具安全嗎？我們指出一些危險徵兆。➤vital生命體徵◇She checked his vital signs and found that his pulse was slow.她檢查了他的生命體徵，發現他脈搏很弱。VERB + SIGN➤bear, have帶有跡象◇The murder had all the signs of a crime of passion.各種跡象表明這次謀殺是情殺。➤betray, display, exhibit, give, show暴露跡象；顯示徵兆◇His face betrayed no sign of emotion.他臉上毫無表情。◇By now the fish was showing signs of distress.到了這時，這條魚顯露出痛苦的跡象。➤point to sth跡象預示⋯◇Early signs point to business improving.早期跡象預示業務有所好轉。➤detect, find, notice, see, spot覺察跡象；發現徵兆◇We detected signs that they were less than enthusiastic about their honeymoon.我們覺察到他們對度蜜月絲毫不熱心。➤miss未看到跡象➤ignore忽視跡象◇He ignored the warning signs of mounting health problems.他忽視了接二連三的健康問題帶來的警示信號。➤interpret (sth as), read, recognize, see sth as把（⋯）當作跡象；辨認出跡象▸➤look for, watch for尋找／留意跡象◇Look carefully for signs of damp.仔細看看有沒有受潮的跡象。SIGN + VERB➤appear, come跡象出現／顯現◇The first signs of spring appeared.春意萌動。➤indicate sth, point to sth跡象顯示⋯／表明⋯◇All the signs pointed to it being more than just a coincidence.所有的跡象表明這不僅僅是一個巧合。PREPOSITION➤at a/the sign一見⋯跡象◇He disappeared at the first sign of trouble.一有麻煩的苗頭他就不見了蹤影。➤sign from來自⋯的信號◇The people regarded the earthquake as a sign from God. 這些人把地震看作是上帝發出的信號。➤sign of⋯的跡象◇This move will be seen as a sign of weakness.這一行動將被視為軟弱的標誌。◇There's no sign of the snow stopping.這雪沒有要停的意思。PHRASES➤sign of life生命的跡象◇There was no sign of life in the house (= there seemed to be nobody there).這房子像是沒人住。➤a sign of the times時代特徵◇It's a real sign of the times: thirty small businesses face financial ruin this month.這是這個時代的真實寫照：本月 30 家小企業面臨破產。➤a sign of things to come事情即將發生的預兆◇I hope this incident isn't a sign of things to come.我希望這件事不意味着將有大事發生。➤not the least sign (of sb/sth), not the slightest sign (of sb/sth)一點兒（⋯）跡象也沒有◇He spoke up without the slightest sign of nervousness.他高聲說話，沒有任何緊張的跡象。➤the signs and symptoms症狀◇Get this test if you have signs and symptoms of diabetes.如果有糖尿病的症狀，就做這個檢查。
sign

noun²

 2board, etc. giving information/a warning信息標牌；警示牌ADJECTIVE | VERB + SIGN | SIGN + VERB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤flashing, illuminated, neon閃爍的標牌；燈光照亮的招牌；霓虹燈標誌牌▸➤painted用油漆寫的標牌➤faded褪色的標牌◇She spotted a faded sign in the window of a small restaurant.她在一家小飯館的窗戶上發現了個褪色的招牌。➤hand-lettered, handwritten手寫的標牌➤home-made (especially NAmE) 自製的標牌➤cardboard, wooden紙板牌；木牌▸➤exit出口標誌▸➤pub, shop, store, street酒吧招牌；商店招牌；街道標牌➤lawn, yard (both NAmE) 草坪上／庭院裏立的牌子（選舉前置於房子前面，表明支持的人或政黨）◇I put out a lawn sign in my yard (= to show political support).我在院子的草坪上立了個牌子，表明自己的政治立場。➤direction, highway, motorway (in the UK) , road, traffic方向標；公路標誌；高速公路標誌；路標；交通標誌▸➤warning警告標誌➤picket (NAmE) 標語牌◇He gets $300 a week from the union for carrying a picket sign.他給工會扛標語牌每週掙 300 美元。VERB + SIGN➤erect, hang, hang out, hang up, place, post, put up豎起標誌；掛上標牌；安放標牌；張貼標誌◇Someone had put up a 'For Sale' sign.有人已經豎起了“待售”的牌子。➤carry, hold up, wave (all especially NAmE) 拿着／舉起／揮舞標牌◇The demonstrators shouted and waved signs.示威的人群邊高呼口號邊揮舞標語。➤wear (usually figurative) 把牌子掛在身上◇He might as well have been wearing a sign saying 'I am a tourist'.他只得一直在身上掛塊“我是遊客”的牌子。➤see, spot看見／發現標誌▸➤read讀指示牌➤ignore不理會標牌◇He yelled at us for ignoring the stop sign.因為沒在停車標誌處停車，他衝我們大呼小叫。➤follow跟隨標誌◇Just follow the signs for Bridgend.按照指往布裏真德的路標走就行了。SIGN + VERB➤read sth標牌上寫着⋯◇The sign read 'No Fishing'.牌子上寫着“禁止垂釣”。➤announce sth, proclaim sth, say sth, state sth, tell sb sth標牌明確顯示⋯；標牌上寫着⋯；標牌提醒某人⋯➤bear sth標牌上有⋯◇hundreds of signs bearing the single word 'Peace'數百塊就寫着“和平”一個詞的牌子➤indicate sth, mark sth標牌表明⋯／標示⋯◇This sign indicates that photography is allowed.標牌上說可以拍照。➤point標牌指向◇The sign pointed down a narrow road.標牌指向一條窄路。➤advertise sth標牌為⋯做廣告▸➤warn標牌警示◇signs warning against trespass禁止擅自進入的標牌➤hang標牌掛在▸➤flash標牌閃爍◇A neon sign flashed above the door.霓虹燈標牌在門上方閃爍。PREPOSITION➤sign for, sign to示意⋯的標牌◇Follow the road and you'll see signs for the turn-off.沿着這條路走你就會看到匝道出口的標誌。
sign

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 3movement with a particular meaning有特定意味的動作ADJECTIVE | VERB + SIGN | SIGN + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤rude粗魯的手勢▸➤peace, thumbs-up, V (usually V-sign) 和平的手勢；讚許的手勢； V 字形手勢（表示和平或勝利）◇She made a peace sign while having her picture taken.照相時她做了個和平的手勢。VERB + SIGN➤give (sb), make（向某人）打手勢◇She gave me a thumbs-up sign.她向我豎起大拇指。➤communicate through用手勢溝通◇They had to communicate through signs and grunts.他們不得不通過打手勢和小聲嘟囔溝通。SIGN + NOUN➤language, system手語；符號系統◇We used sign language to talk.我們用手語交談。PREPOSITION➤sign for表示⋯的手勢◇the sign for 'woman' in sign language手語中表示“女性”的手勢PHRASES➤make the sign of the cross畫十字聖號◇The priest made the sign of the cross over the dead body.牧師在死者遺體上方畫十字。
sign

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 4mark/symbol with a particular meaning含某種意義的符號ADJECTIVE | VERB + SIGN | SIGN + VERB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤dollar, euro, pound, etc.(In the US, the pound sign refers to '#'. In the UK, it refers to the currency sign '£'. * pound sign 在美國指 “#”，在英國指英鎊符號 “£”。) 美元、歐元、英鎊等符號▸➤equals, minus, plus, etc.等號、減號、加號等➤peace和平符號◇a T-shirt with a peace sign on it印有和平標誌的 T 恤衫➤call呼叫代號◇Bravo Two Zero was the call sign of an eight-man SAS team.Bravo Two Zero 是英國特種空勤團一個 8 人小組的呼叫代碼。◇a pilot who goes by the call sign Blaze呼叫信號為“火焰”的飛行員VERB + SIGN➤draw作記號◇He drew a huge dollar sign on the paper.他在紙上畫了個巨大的美元符號。➤use用符號◇I used the Chinese sign for 'father' instead of 'uncle'.我用了漢字“父親”而不是“叔叔”。SIGN + VERB➤mean sth符號表示⋯◇What does this sign mean?這個符號的意思是什麼？PREPOSITION➤sign for表示⋯的符號◇I can't remember the sign for 'square root'.我記不起“平方根”的符號了。
sign

noun⁵

 5star sign星座ADJECTIVE | VERB + SIGN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤birth, star出生時的星座；星座➤astrological, zodiac星座；黃道十二宮◇the twelve astrological signs12 星座◇Mars rules the zodiac sign of Aries.火星主白羊座。VERB + SIGN➤be born under是⋯星座PREPOSITION➤sign of⋯星座◇people born under the sign of Gemini雙子座的人PHRASES➤the signs of the Zodiac黃道十二宮
sign

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ADVERB | VERB + SIGN | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤duly及時簽字◇One copy of this letter should be duly signed and returned to us.請將這封信的一個副本及時簽字後寄回給我們。➤formally, officially正式簽署▸➤personally親筆簽名◇a first edition of the book, personally signed by the author由作者親筆簽名的這本書的第一版➤online網上註冊➤up報名◇You can sign up online for language classes.你可以在網上報名參加語言課程。VERB + SIGN➤be required to, have to, need to要求／必須／需要簽名◇This is the contract you will be required to sign.這就是那份需要你簽署的合同。➤ask sb to, persuade sb to要求／說服某人簽字▸➤agree to同意簽署▸➤refuse to拒絕簽字➤want to想要簽字➤be willing to願意簽字PREPOSITION➤for為⋯簽字◇The courier asked me to sign for the parcel.快遞員讓我簽字領包裹。
IELTS BNC: 935 COCA: 759
sign noun
⇨ sign 1 (a sign of stress) ⇨ sign 2 (a road/street/shop sign) ⇨ number 2 (a plus/minus sign) ⇨ signal (a thumbs-up sign)sign verb
⇨ employ (sign a new player) ⇨ write 1 (sign your name)sign1

noun

 a sign of stress/trouble/sth wrong 緊張的迹象；問題的征兆；差錯的預兆a road/street/shop sign 道路標志；商店招牌  ➡ See also the entry for suggestion 另見suggestion條sign ♦︎ indication ♦︎ symptom ♦︎ symbol ♦︎ indicator ♦︎ signal ♦︎ trace ♦︎ mark ♦︎ hallmarkThese are all words for an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future. 這些詞均表示迹象、征兆、痕迹。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a sign / an indication / a symptom / a symbol / an indicator / a signal / a trace / a mark / a hallmark of sth◆a sign / an indication / a symptom / an indicator / a signal that...◆a clear sign / indication / symptom / symbol / indicator / signal / trace◆an obvious sign / indication / symptom / symbol / indicator / trace◆a good / reliable sign / indication / indicator / signal◆a powerful sign / symbol / indicator / signal◆an early sign / indication / symptom / indicator / signal◆an outward sign / indication / symbol / mark◆to have (the) signs / symptoms / traces / marks / hallmarks of sth◆to bear (the) signs / traces / marks / hallmarks of sth◆to give a sign / an indication / a signal◆a sign / an indication / a symptom / an indicator shows / suggests sth◆no / any sign / indication / trace of sth■ sign [countable, uncountable] an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future 迹象；征兆；預兆◆Headaches may be a sign of stress.頭痛可能是緊張的迹象。◆Call the police at the first sign of trouble.一有鬧事的苗頭就叫警察。◆The fact that he didn't say 'no' immediately is a good sign.他沒有馬上拒絕，這是個好兆頭。◆The gloomy weather shows no sign of improving.陰沉的天氣沒有絲毫轉晴的迹象。◆There was no sign of life in the house (= there seemed to be nobody there).那座房子沒有一點有人住的迹象。■ indication [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) a remark or sign that shows that sth is happening or what sb is thinking or feeling 表示；標示；象征；迹象◆They gave no indication as to how the work should be done.他們根本沒說明這項工作該怎樣做。◆All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned.從所有的迹象看，交易將按計劃進行。◆He shows every indication (= clear signs) of wanting to accept the post.他顯然想接受這個職位。  see also indicate ⇨ declare , indicate ⇨ show 1 , indicate ⇨ suggest NOTE 辨析 Sign or indication?An indication often comes in the form of sth that sb says; a sign is usually sth that happens or sth that sb does. * indication常通過某人的言辭表明，sign一般通過事件或行爲表明。■ symptom ˈsɪmptəm [countable] a change in your body or mind that shows that you are not healthy; a sign that sth exists, especially sth bad 症狀；（尤指不好的）征候，征兆◆cold / flu symptoms感冒／流感症狀◆Symptoms include a headache and sore throat.症狀包括頭痛和咽喉疼痛。◆The rise in inflation was just one symptom of the poor state of the economy.通脹加劇不過是經濟不景氣的一個表征。■ symbol [countable] a person, object or event that represents a more general quality or situation 象征◆The dove is a universal symbol of peace.鴿子普遍用來象征和平。◆The company car is an outward symbol of the employee's status.公司配車是僱員身份的外在象征。◆A stressful job can actually be a status symbol.壓力沉重的工作實際上可能是社會地位的象征。  see also symbolize ⇨ represent 2 ■ indicator [countable] (rather formal) a sign that shows you what sth is like or how a situation is changing 指示信號；標志；迹象◆The economic indicators for the end of the year are better than expected.年終的經濟數據比預期的要好。  see also indicate ⇨ show 1 , indicate ⇨ suggest ■ signal [countable] a sign of sth 標志；預示；信號◆Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems.胸部疼痛可能是心髒病的警告信號。◆Reducing prison sentences would send the wrong signals to criminals.減刑會向犯罪分子發出錯誤的信號。NOTE 辨析 Sign or signal? Signal is often used to talk about an event, action or fact that suggests to sb that they should do sth. Sign is not usually used in this way. * signal常指提醒人們應該采取行動的暗號、信號，sign通常不這樣用◆Reducing prison sentences would send the wrong signs to criminals. ■ trace [countable, uncountable] a sign or object that shows that sb/sth existed or was present 痕迹；遺迹；蹤迹◆It's exciting to discover traces of earlier civilizations.發現早期文明的遺迹，真令人興奮。◆Police searched the area but found no trace of the escaped prisoners.警方搜索了那一地區，但未發現越獄逃犯的任何蹤迹。◆The ship had vanished without (a) trace.那艘船消失得無影無蹤了。ⓘ Trace is often used in the phrases no trace of and disappear/vanish without (a) trace. * trace常用於短語no trace of（沒有任何蹤迹）和disappear/vanish without (a) trace（消失得無影無蹤）。   see also trace ⇨ find 4 ■ mark [countable] a sign that a quality or feeling exists （特質或感情的）標志，迹象，表示◆On the day of the funeral businesses remained closed as a mark of respect.葬禮那天，商店都停業以示敬意。◆Such coolness under pressure is the mark of a champion.在壓力下仍能這樣冷靜，這就是冠軍風範。■ hallmark ˈhɔːlmɑːk; NAmE ˈhɔːlmɑːrk [countable] (journalism 新聞) a feature or quality that is typical of sb/sth 特征；特點◆Police said the explosion bore all the hallmarks of a terrorist attack.警方稱這次爆炸具有恐怖襲擊的所有特征。sign2

noun

 a sign of stress/trouble/sth wrong 緊張的迹象；問題的征兆；差錯的預兆a road/street/shop sign 道路標志；商店招牌sign ♦︎ board ♦︎ plaque ♦︎ notice ♦︎ plate ♦︎ noticeboard ♦︎ bulletin boardThese are all words for a piece of metal, wood or stone that has writing or a picture on it that gives you information, instructions or a warning. 這些詞均表示標牌、指示牌、標志。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆on a sign / board / plaque / notice / plate / noticeboard / bulletin board◆to put up / see / read a sign / board / plaque / notice / plate / noticeboard / bulletin board◆a sign / board / plaque / notice appears / goes up◆a sign / plaque / notice says / reads sth■ sign [countable] a piece of metal, wood or paper that has writing or a picture on it that gives information, instructions or a warning 招牌；標牌；指示牌◆All the road signs are in both languages.所有的路標都采用兩種語言。◆A sign on the wall said 'Now wash your hands'.牆上有塊招牌，上面寫着“請洗手”。◆Follow the signs for the Performing Arts Centre.按照標牌的指示到表演藝術中心。■ board [countable] (often in compounds 常用於構成複合詞) a large flat piece of wood or other strong material, that is used for displaying information or for teachers to write on in class 寫字板；布告牌◆The exam results went up on the board.考試成績張貼在布告牌上。◆I'll write it up on the blackboard / whiteboard.我會把它寫在黑板／白板上。■ plaque plæk, BrE also plɑːk [countable] a flat piece of metal or stone, usually with a name and dates on, attached to a wall in memory of a person or event （紀念性的）匾牌，匾額；紀念匾◆A bronze plaque marks the house where the poet was born.一塊紀念銅匾標示出詩人出生的那所房屋。■ notice [countable] a board or sign giving information, an instruction or a warning 公告牌；警示牌◆There was a notice saying 'Keep off the Grass'.有一塊公告牌，上面寫着“勿踏草地”。NOTE 辨析 Sign or notice?A notice always gives its information, instruction or warning in words. Signs often use pictures or symbols. In this meaning sign is a more frequent word, used in a wider range of contexts. * notice總是以文字形式給出信息、指示或警告，sign常采用圖畫或符號的形式。表達此義時sign更常用，使用範圍也更廣◆a road / traffic / street / shop / pub sign道路／交通／街道標志；商店／酒吧招牌◆a road/traffic/shop/pub notice However, notice also has the closely related meaning of 'a piece of paper giving written or printed information'. 不過，notice也可表示“通告、布告、通知”，與本義密切相關。   see also notice ⇨ poster ■ plate [countable] a flat piece of metal or plastic with some information on it, for example sb's name or the registration number of a car （刻有名字等的）金屬（或塑料）牌子；車牌◆A brass plate beside the door said 'Dr Alan Tate'.門旁的銅牌上寫着“艾倫•泰特醫生”。◆A nameplate was fitted to the side of the boat.有一塊名稱牌裝在船的一側。◆ (BrE) a vehicle's number plates車輛的牌照◆ (NAmE) a vehicle's license plates車輛的牌照■ noticeboard ˈnəʊtɪsbɔːd; NAmE ˈnoʊtɪsbɔːrd [countable] (BrE) a board for putting notices on 告示牌；布告板◆Please check the noticeboard by the library for news of future events.有關未來活動訊息，請查看圖書館旁的告示牌。■ ˈbulletin board [countable] (NAmE) a noticeboard 告示牌；布告板◆Please keep an eye on the bulletin board for further details.請留意布告板以了解更多詳細情況。
IELTS BNC: 935 COCA: 759
sign
Proof and evidence: evidence, sign, suggestion...
Signs of how things are or what may happen in the future: sign, signal, indication...
Types of advertisement: ad, advert, advertisement...
General words for gestures and gesturing: action, body language, flourish...
General words for symbols and symbolism: signified, signifier, symbol...
Astrology: Aquarius, Aries, astrologer...
To write your name on something: sign, endorse, witness...
To employ someone: employ, appoint, take on...
To say something in a particular way: chirp, chorus, come on strong...

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