Sign
01
符号, 标记
a symbol or letters used in math, music, or other subjects to show an instruction, idea, etc.
语法信息
有生性状态
无生命
形态构成
简单词
可数
复数形式
signs
例子
In mathematics, the plus sign (+) is commonly used to represent addition.
在数学中，加号（+）通常用于表示加法。
02
迹象, 征兆
an objective or observable indication of a disorder, disease, or medical condition
例子
Fever can be a sign of infection.
发烧可能是感染的迹象。
03
迹象, 预兆
a perceptible indication or clue of something not immediately obvious
例子
Dark clouds were a sign of approaching rain.
乌云是即将下雨的迹象。
04
标志, 牌子
a text or symbol that is displayed in public to give instructions, warnings, or information
例子
The sign at the entrance warns visitors to keep off the grass.
入口处的标志警告游客不要践踏草坪。
05
信号, 手势
any nonverbal gesture, motion, or action used to communicate meaning
例子
She gave a thumbs-up as a sign of approval.
她竖起大拇指作为批准的标志。
06
招牌, 标牌
a physical structure, typically a board, used for posting advertisements or notices
例子
A large neon sign advertised the theater.
一个大型霓虹灯招牌在为剧院做广告。
07
星座, 黄道十二宫
one of the twelve divisions of the zodiac, each associated with specific dates and characteristics
例子
He is a Leo, according to his zodiac sign.
根据他的星座标志，他是狮子座。
08
手势, 符号
a gesture or symbol that is part of a system of communication in sign language
例子
She learned the sign for "thank you" in American Sign Language.
她在美国手语中学会了“谢谢”的手势。
09
符号, 极性指示器
the property of an object, particle, or quantity indicating its polarity, such as positive or negative electric charge
例子
Electrons have a negative sign, while protons have a positive sign.
电子带有符号负，而质子带有符号正。
10
符号, 象征
a fundamental unit of language linking a signifier to what it signifies
例子
Words are the primary signs in spoken language.
词语是口语中的主要符号。
11
符号, 代数符号
the property of a number indicating whether it is positive or negative, excluding zero
例子
The sign of 5 is positive.
5的符号是正的。
to sign
01
签名
to write one's name or mark on a document to indicate acceptance, approval, or endorsement of its contents
Transitive: to sign a document
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
动作动词
规则
现在时
sign
第三人称单数
signs
现在分词
signing
一般过去时
signed
过去分词
signed
例子
The author regularly signs copies of her books at book signings.
作者定期在签书会上签名她的书籍副本。
1.1
签署
to agree to the terms of a contract by putting one's signature to it
Transitive: to sign a contract
例子
After reviewing the lease agreement, he decided to sign it and move into the apartment.
在审查了租赁协议后，他决定签署并搬入公寓。
1.2
签约, 聘请
to formally secure the services of an individual by entering into a contractual agreement with them
Transitive: to sign sb
例子
The football club signed a promising young striker to strengthen their attacking lineup for the upcoming season.
足球俱乐部签下了一位有前途的年轻前锋，以加强下赛季的进攻阵容。
02
使用手语, 打手势
to use sign language for communication
Transitive: to sign words
Intransitive
例子
She signs fluently, allowing her to communicate effectively with the deaf community.
她流利地手语，使她能够有效地与聋人社区交流。
03
签署, 打手势
to use hand movements, facial expressions, or body language to communicate messages
Intransitive: to sign to sb
例子
She signed to her friend across the room, asking if she wanted to join them for lunch.
她向房间对面的朋友示意，问她是否想和他们一起吃午饭。
04
画十字, 通过画十字来祝福
to make the sign of the cross as a symbol of blessing or protection
Transitive: to sign sb/sth
例子
Before beginning the ceremony, the bishop signed the congregation, invoking God's grace and protection upon them.
在开始仪式之前，主教划十字为会众祈福，祈求上帝的恩典和保护降临在他们身上。
05
标记, 指引
to use markers or signposts to show the way or provide information about a location
Transitive: to sign a place or road
例子
The city council signed the streets with colorful banners flags, guiding visitors to the main attractions.
市议会用彩色横幅旗帜标记了街道，引导游客前往主要景点。
sign
01
用手语, 用符号语言
relating to the system of communication used by deaf people, typically involving gestures and visual symbols
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
关系形容词
不可分级
例子
The interpreter provided a sign translation during the lecture.
口译员在讲座期间提供了手语翻译。
