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。