sig·ni·fy /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/ ●○○AWL verb (signified, signifying, signifies) [not in progressive]
1[transitiveT]MEANING to represent, mean, or be a sign of something 代表;表示;象征;意味着
Some tribes use special facial markings to signify status.
有些部落使用特殊的面部标记来表示地位。
The image of the lion signified power and strength.
狮子的形象代表权力和力量。
signify (that)
The symbol used signifies that the frequency is measured in kHz.
使用这一符号表示频率以千赫为单位。
2[transitiveT] formalSIGN/GESTURE if you signify a feeling, opinion etc, you do something that acts as a sign so that other people know your feeling or opinion 〔用动作〕表示〔感觉、意见等〕SYN indicate
signify that
Hamilton waved his hand to signify that he didn’t mind what they decided.
汉密尔顿摆摆手,表示他们作什么决定他都无所谓。
signify something (to somebody)
He turned away from her slightly to signify his indifference.
他稍稍背过脸以示对她的冷淡。
3[intransitiveI]IMPORTANT to be important enough to have an effect on something 要紧,有关系,有重要性
These figures don’t really signify in the overall results.