ldoce_725_zin·di·cate /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ ●●● S3 W1 AWL verb1 [transitiveT]SHOW/BE A SIGN OF to show that a particular situation exists, or that something is likely to be true 表明,顯示indicate (that)Research indicates that over 81% of teachers are dissatisfied with their salary. 研究結果顯示超過81%的教師對他們的薪水不滿意。
Long skid marks on the pavement indicated the driver had attempted to brake. 人行道上長長的滑行痕迹表明司機曾試圖車。
The study indicates a connection between poverty and crime. 研究顯示貧窮和犯罪有關聯。
2 [transitiveT]EXPRESS to say or do something to make your wishes, intentions etc clear 〔說或做某事〕表明〔意向等〕The Russians have already indicated their willingness to cooperate. 俄國人已經表明了願意合作的意向。
Professor Johnson has indicated his intention to retire at the end of next year. 約翰遜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. 拉爾夫拍拍沙發,示意她坐過來。
Please indicate your preference on the booking form. 請在訂單上注明你的偏好。
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。”托比指着房間另一端的一個女孩說。
4 [transitiveT]SIGN/INDICATION to represent something 標志着,代表Sales targets are indicated on the graph by a vertical dotted line. 銷售指標在圖表中用垂直的虛線表示。
5 [intransitiveI, transitiveT] British EnglishBrETTC to show the direction in which you intend to turn in a vehicle, using lights or your hands 〔用燈或手〕打(行車轉向信號) SYN signalDon’t forget to indicate before you pull out. 變道前别忘記打轉向燈。
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.