ldoce_725_zin·di·cate /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ ●●● S3 W1 AWL verb 1 [transitiveT]SHOW/BE A SIGN OF to show that a particular situation exists, or that something is likely to be true 表明,显示indicate (that) Research indicates that over 81% of teachers are dissatisfied with their salary. 研究结果显示超过81%的教师对他们的薪水不满意。
Long skid marks on the pavement indicated the driver had attempted to brake. 人行道上长长的滑行痕迹表明司机曾试图车。
The study indicates a connection between poverty and crime. 研究显示贫穷和犯罪有关联。
2 [transitiveT]EXPRESS to say or do something to make your wishes, intentions etc clear 〔说或做某事〕表明〔意向等〕 The Russians have already indicated their willingness to cooperate. 俄国人已经表明了愿意合作的意向。
Professor Johnson has indicated his intention to retire at the end of next year. 约翰逊教授表示打算明年年底退休。
indicate (that) Ralph patted the sofa to indicate that she should join him. 拉尔夫拍拍沙发,示意她坐过来。
Please indicate your preference on the booking form. 请在订单上注明你的偏好。
3 [transitiveT]POINT AT to direct someone’s attention to something or someone, for example by pointing 指示;指出 ‘That’s her, ’ said Toby, indicating a girl on the other side of the room. “就是她。”托比指着房间另一端的一个女孩说。
4 [transitiveT]SIGN/INDICATION to represent something 标志着,代表 Sales targets are indicated on the graph by a vertical dotted line. 销售指标在图表中用垂直的虚线表示。
5 [intransitiveI, transitiveT] British EnglishBrETTC to show the direction in which you intend to turn in a vehicle, using lights or your hands 〔用灯或手〕打(行车转向信号) SYN signal Don’t forget to indicate before you pull out. 变道前别忘记打转向灯。
indicate (that)• In conclusion, one may say the Titan-Dionysos myth indicates a form of anthropological dualism in Orphism.• The latest figures indicate companies are beginning to rehire.• The text indicates how we are to treat, how we are to apply, the figure.• He indicated it was from some type of law-enforcement-related person, but he did not specify the individual.• As in the sterling markets, EuroCDs are tradable certificates indicating ownership of a fixed-term deposit.• Mr Bunea indicated that it was getting late and we should not camp but stay in their home.• But it indicates that the idea of allergies affecting the mind - and viceversa - is not implausible.• Such statements, though frequently unjustified, indicate the extent to which rhetoric of this kind had become widely acceptable.