Signpost
01
a post displaying a sign that indicates directions or provides guidance on location or route
例子
A signpost at the crossroads pointed to three different villages.
The signpost showed the distance to the nearest town.
to signpost
01
设置路标, 用路标标记
to mark a place such as a road, etc. with a signpost
例子
The trail was well signposted, making it easy for hikers to navigate.
这条小径标志清晰，使徒步旅行者很容易导航。
He carefully signposted the route to the nearest emergency exit in the building.
他仔细地标出了通往建筑物内最近紧急出口的路线。
02
to clearly indicate or highlight the structure, direction, or development of a speech, argument, or presentation
Transitive
例子
The lecturer signposted the main points at the start of her talk.
He signposted each step of his argument to help the audience follow.
词汇树
signpost
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