1 [T] to show that sth is probably true or exists 显示;表明:
Recent research indicates that children are getting too little exercise.最近的研究显示,儿童缺少运动。
2 [T] to say sth in an indirect way 暗示:
The spokesman indicated that an agreement was likely soon.发言人暗示有可能很快达成协议。
3 [T] to make sb notice sth, especially by pointing to it 让人注意到(尤指指给人看):
The receptionist indicated where I should sign.接待员指给我看在什么地方签名。The boy seemed to be indicating that I should follow him.那男孩好像示意我跟着他。
4 [I,T] to signal that your car, etc is going to turn 发出信号(表示汽车等要转弯) ·
The lorry indicated left but turned right.这辆卡车打左转弯信号,却向右边拐去。
indicate/ˋIndə͵ket; ˈIndəkeIt or ˈIndIkeIt/v 1 [T] to show that something exists or that it is likely to be true 表明﹐显示: +(that) Research indicates that women live longer than men. 研究显示女性比男性长寿。2 [T] to say or do something that shows what you want or intend to do〔说或做某事〕表明〔意向等〕: +(that) Ralph patted the sofa to indicate that she should join him. 拉尔夫拍拍沙发﹐示意她坐过去。3 [T] to direct someone's attention to something or someone, for example by pointing 指示﹔指出: ‘That's her,’ he said, indicating a girl in a red skirt. “那就是她。” 他指着一个身穿红裙的女孩说道。4 [I,T] BrE to show which way you are going to turn in a vehicle [ signal ] 【英】指示(汽车转弯的方向): I indicated left. 我打了左转方向灯。
indicateindicateindicatesindicatedindicatingverb (indicates, indicating, indicated)1to show that something is true, exists or will happen: Black clouds indicate that it's going to rain.2to make somebody notice something, especially by pointing to it: The receptionist indicated the place where I should sign.3(British) to show that your car is going to turn by using a light: You should indicate left now.