to denote
01
表示, 指示
to indicate or make something known
Transitive: to denote an underlying attitude or emotion
例子
A sudden change in behavior can denote underlying emotional distress that may not be immediately apparent.
行为的突然变化可以表示可能不会立即显现的潜在情绪困扰。
The change in tone of a person 's voice can often denote their emotional state.
一个人声音的变化往往可以表示他们的情绪状态。
02
表示, 标志着
to mark or be a sign of an entity or a concept
Transitive: to denote sth
例子
The asterisk ( * ) in the document denotes a footnote with additional information or clarification on the topic.
文档中的星号（*）表示带有关于主题的附加信息或说明的脚注。
In linguistics, diacritical marks are used to denote specific pronunciation or accentuation of certain letters in words.
在语言学中，变音符号用于表示单词中某些字母的特定发音或重音。
03
表示, 意指
to indicate something's meaning or what it is referring to
Transitive: to denote a concept or idea
例子
The color blue in the painting is carefully chosen to denote a sense of tranquility and calmness.
画中的蓝色被精心选择以表示一种宁静和平静的感觉。
In literature, the recurring motif of a red rose may denote love and passion.
在文学中，红玫瑰的反复出现的主题可能表示爱与激情。
词汇树
denotative
denotive
denote
note
