indicate
verb
ˈɪndɪəkeɪt
verb
1
to
show
that
a
particular
situation
exists,
or
that
something
is
likely
to
be
true
表明，显示
T
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.
人行道上留下的长长的滑行痕迹表明司机曾试图剎车。
The
study
indicates
a
connection
between
poverty
and
crime.
研究显示贫穷和犯罪有关联。
2
to
say
or
do
something
to
make
your
wishes,
intentions
etc
clear
〔说或做某事〕表明〔意向等〕
T
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.
请在订单上写明你的偏好。
3
to
direct
someone’s
attention
to
something
or
someone,
for
example
by
pointing
指示; 指出
T
‘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
to
represent
something
标志着，代表
T
Sales
targets
are
indicated
on
the
graph
by
a
vertical
dotted
line.
销售指标在图表中用竖虚线表示。
5
to
show
the
direction
in
which
you
intend
to
turn
in
a
vehicle,
using
lights
or
your
hands
[英] 〔用指示灯或手势〕指示〔汽车转弯方向〕;
I,T | BrE
Don’t
forget
to
indicate
before
you
pull
out.
驶离所在车道前别忘记打转向灯。