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]
例子
Dark clouds indicate an approaching storm.
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
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。
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 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 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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