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。