新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

indicateIELTS重点词汇

英 [ˈɪndɪkeɪt]

[VERB]

词汇频率：

VERB. 动词

indicates , indicating , indicated
1. [T 及物动词] 表明
If one thing indicates another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists.
近义词
demonstrate , show
双语例句
例：
A survey of retired people has indicated that most are independent and enjoying life.
一项对退休人员的调查表明，他们中的大部分人生活自立而愉快。
例：
Our vote today indicates a change in United States policy.
我们今天的投票表明了美国政策的变化。
例：
This indicates whether remedies are suitable for children.
这将表明这些疗法是否适合于儿童。
2. [T 及物动词] 暗示
If you indicate an opinion, an intention, or a fact, you mention it in an indirect way.
双语例句
例：
Mr Rivers has indicated that he may resign.
里弗斯先生已经暗示他可能要辞职。
3. [T 及物动词] 指示
If you indicate something to someone, you show them where it is, especially by pointing to it.
双语例句
例：
He indicated a chair. 'Sit down.'
他指着一把椅子说，“坐下。”
4. [T 及物动词] 象征 , 代表
If one thing indicates something else, it is a sign of that thing.
双语例句
例：
Dreams can help indicate your true feelings.
梦能代表你的真实情感。
5. [T 及物动词] （仪器等）指示
If a technical instrument indicates something, it shows a measurement or reading.
近义词
show
双语例句
例：
an instrument used to indicate wind direction.
一台用于指示风向的仪器。
例：
The needles that indicate your height are at the top right-hand corner.
指示体重的指针在右上角。
例：
The temperature gauge indicated that it was boiling.
温度计显示正在沸腾。
6. [I 不及物动词] （车辆打转向灯）指示转向
When drivers indicate, they make lights flash on one side of their vehicle to show that they are going to turn in that direction.
近义词
signal