indicate
['ɪn.dɪ.keɪt] verb
SHOW 表明
ESSENTIAL transitive
■to show, point or make clear in another way 标示；表明；显示•Exploratory investigations have indicated large amounts of oil below the sea bed.勘测调查显示海床下有大量的石油。 •[+ question word] Please indicate wh ich free gift you would like to receive.请标出你想要哪种免费礼物。 •[+ (that)] She indicated to me (that) she didn't want me to say anything.她向我表示希望我甚么都不要说。
['ɪn.dɪ.keɪt] verb
SIGNAL 发讯号
intransitive or transitive UK
■to show other road users that you intend to turn left or right when you are driving a vehicle 打方向灯指示（车行方向）
transitive
■When a device indicates a value or change, it signals it 标示，显示•The gauge indicates a temperature below freezing point.测量器显示温度在冰点以下。
['ɪn.dɪ.keɪt] verb
SUGGEST 暗示
transitive
■to suggest something as being suitable 建议；显示；暗示•specialized Antihistamine is indicated for this patient as a treatment for her allergies.该病人患过敏症，建议用抗组织胺来治疗。 •humorous I'm so hot and tired - I think a long cool drink is indicated!我又热又累——需要来一大杯冷饮！ |