to indicate
01
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。
The driver failed to indicate before making a sudden lane change, causing confusion for other drivers.
司机在突然变道前未能示意，导致其他司机感到困惑。
02
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]
例子
The thermometer indicates that the temperature is rising.
温度计表明温度正在上升。
Dark clouds indicate an approaching storm.
乌云表明一场风暴即将来临。
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。
He indicated his interest in the job offer during the initial phone interview.
他在最初的电话面试中表示了对这份工作的兴趣。
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。
The results indicate a mistake in the calculation.
结果表明计算中存在错误。
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。
The dentist indicated a root canal procedure to address the infection in the patient's tooth.
牙医建议进行根管治疗以解决患者牙齿中的感染。
词汇树
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