indicate

['indikeit]

v.指示, 象征, 显示
v.表明, 指明

vt.

1. 指示; 指出[+(that)][+wh-]

The light above the elevator indicated that the elevator was then at the fifteenth floor.

电梯上方的灯指示那时电梯在十五楼。

2. 表明; 象征; 暗示[+(that)][+wh-]

His hesitation indicates unwillingness.

他的犹豫表明不愿意。

3. 【医】显示必须作……的治疗; 使成为必要[H]

vi.

(人, 车)亮起指示灯表示转向

词形变化

形容词: indicatory | 动词过去式: indicated | 动词过去分词: indicated | 动词现在分词: indicating | 动词第三人称单数: indicates |

词义辨析

同义:

vt.表明; 显示; 暗示

show  exhibit  demonstrate  disclose  reveal  display  present  express  suggest  hint  imply  signify  point out  

同义参见:

specify  signal  sign  point  note  mean  designate  denote  insinuate  infer  bespeak  advert  

英英释义

动词 indicate:

be a signal for or a symptom of

同义词：bespeak, betoken, point, signal

indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

同义词：point, show

to state or express briefly

give evidence of

同义词：argue

suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine

同义词：suggest

补充

indicateindicate英:[ˈindikeit] 美:[ˈɪndɪˌket]vt.1.标示, 指示, 指出She indicated where I should go.她指出了我该去的地方。2.象征; 表明或暗示…的可能性The snow indicates the coming of winter.这场雪表明冬天来临。

例句

1. 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一种变化。 2. This indicates whether remedies are suitable for children.这能表明治疗方法是否对儿童适用。 3. Evidence indicates that the experiments failed.证据表明实验已经失败。 4. A survey of retired people has indicated that most are independent and enjoying life.对退休者的一项调查表明大多数人生活独立并且过得很愉快。 5. Dreams can help indicate your true feelings.梦境可以反映真实的情感。 6. His language indicates a poor education.从他的言语可以看出他没受过多少教育。 7. He has already indicated the outlines of his plan to the police.他已将自己的计划向警方作了大致陈述。 8. U.S. authorities have not yet indicated their monetary policy plans.美国官方尚未透露他们的货币政策规划。 9. Mr Rivers has indicated that he may resign.里弗斯先生暗示他可能会辞职。 10. She sat down in the armchair that Mrs Jones indicated.她在琼斯夫人指给她的那张扶手椅上坐了下来。 11. The needles that indicate your height are at the top right-hand corner.显示身高的指针在右上角。 12. The temperature gauge indicated that it was boiling.温度计读数显示已达沸腾。 13. Surgery seems to be indicated.手术看来势在必行。 14. He told us when to indicate and when to change gear.他告诉我们何时打转向灯、何时换挡。 15. indicate left as you approach the junction.在接近交叉路口时打转向灯示意左转。 16. to indicate the direction by pointing with one's finger用手指指示方向 17. to indicate a city on a map在地图上指出某一城市 18. to indicate one's intention表明某人的意图 19. Her face indicates her feelings.她的面孔表明了她的感觉。 20. The clouds indicate the coming of rain.云彩预示着即将下雨了。 21. a fabric for which dry cleaning is indicated需要干洗的织物 22. In his case a simple surgical operation is indicated.他的病情表明需要做一次简单的外科手术。 23. to indicate the guidelines for action简要说明行动方针 24. dotted lines indicate the text's margins.虚线标出了正文的页边。 25. sales indicate a growing market for such art.销售额表明了这种艺术不断发展的市场。 26. [with clause]his tone indicated that he didn't hold out much hope.他的语调表明他带来希望不大。 27. the president indicated his willingness to use force against the rebels.总统简要陈述了他使用武力平叛叛乱者的意愿。 28. he indicated Cindy with a brief nod of the head.他微微点头示意辛迪。 29. the treatment is likely to be indicated in severely depressed patients.这种治疗可能对严重抑郁的病人很必要。 30. Recent research indicates that children are getting too little exercise.最近的研究显示，儿童缺少运动。 31. The spokesman indicated that an agreement was likely soon.发言人暗示有可能很快达成协议。 32. The receptionist indicated where I should sign.接待员指给我看在什么地方签名。 33. The boy seemed to be indicating that I should follow him.那男孩好像示意我跟着他。 34. The lorry indicated left but turned right.这辆卡车打左转弯信号，却向右边拐去。 35. "Our records indicate a depth of 3,000 feet here."我们的记录显示这里深达3000英尺。 36. Studies indicate (that) this chemical could cause cancer.研究显示这种化学品有可能致癌。 37. The map indicates where the treasure is buried.这个地图标明了财宝的埋藏地。 38. There is nothing to indicate that the two events are connected.没有迹象显示这两件事有关联。 39. 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。 40. 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。 41. 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。 42. "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。 43. Further testing is indicated. [=is called for; is necessary]进一步检查是必要的。 44. He feels that a different approach is indicated.他感到有必要尝试不同的方法。 45. 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。 46. The markers indicate a distance of 50 yards.这些标记代表一段50码的距离。 47. A new paragraph indicates a change in topic.新的段落代表话题的转换。 48. "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。 49. They have indicated their willingness/desire to cooperate.他们简要表达了合作的意愿。 50. "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。 51. 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。 52. You forgot to indicate [=(US) signal] before you made your turn.你拐弯前忘了开转向灯。