to indicate
01
表明, 指示
to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something
Transitive: to indicate sth [adj] | to indicate that [adj]
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
动作动词
规则
现在时
indicate
第三人称单数
indicates
现在分词
indicating
一般过去时
indicated
过去分词
indicated
例子
The thermometer indicates that the temperature is rising.
温度计显示温度正在上升。
02
指示, 打信号
to use signals or gestures to communicate one's intentions to other drivers on the road
Intransitive
例子
Before turning left, remember to indicate by activating your left turn signal.
在左转之前，记得通过激活左转向灯来指示。
03
提及, 表达
to mention or express something in few words
Transitive: to indicate sth
例子
She indicated her preference for Italian cuisine when choosing a restaurant for dinner.
在选择晚餐餐厅时，她表示了自己对意大利菜的偏好。
04
表明, 证明
to provide proof, show, or be a sign of something, often based on observation or analysis
例子
The footprints indicate that someone passed this way.
表明有人曾从此经过。
05
指示, 开处方
(medical) to advise and authorize a treatment or procedure due to a particular condition or circumstance
Transitive: to indicate sth [adj]
例子
The doctor indicated surgery to remove the tumor due to its size and location.
医生建议手术切除肿瘤，因为它的尺寸和位置。
词汇树
indication
indicative
indicator
indicate
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