indicate /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/ CET4 TEM4 ( indicating, indicated, indicates )

• 1. 

  V-T If one thing indicates another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists. 表明

  例：

  A survey of retired people has indicated that most are independent and enjoying life.

  一项对退休人员的调查表明，他们中的大部分人生活自立而愉快。

  例：

  Our vote today indicates a change in United States policy.

  我们今天的投票表明了美国政策的变化。

• 2. 

  V-T If you indicate an opinion, an intention, or a fact, you mention it in an indirect way. 暗示

  例：

  Mr. Rivers has indicated that he may resign.

  里弗斯先生已经暗示他可能要辞职。

• 3. 

  V-T If you indicate something to someone, you show them where it is, especially by pointing to it. 指示 [正式]

  例：

  He indicated a chair. "Sit down."

  他指着一把椅子说，“坐下。”

• 4. 

  V-T If one thing indicates something else, it is a sign of that thing. 象征; 代表

  例：

  Dreams can help indicate your true feelings.

  梦能代表你的真实情感。

• 5. 

  V-T If a technical instrument indicates something, it shows a measurement or reading. (仪器等) 指示

  例：

  ...an instrument used to indicate wind direction.

  …一台用于指示风向的仪器。

• 6. 

  V-T/V-I When drivers indicate, they make lights flash on one side of their vehicle to show that they are going to turn in that direction. (车辆打转向灯) 指示转向 [英国英语]