indicated

柯林斯詞典

1. V-T If one thing indicates another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists. 表明
A survey of retired people has indicated that most are independent and enjoying life. 一項(xiàng)對退休人員的調(diào)查表明，他們中的大部分人生活自立而愉快。
Our vote today indicates a change in United States policy. 我們今天的投票表明了美國政策的變化。
2. V-T If you indicate an opinion, an intention, or a fact, you mention it in an indirect way. 暗示
Mr. Rivers has indicated that he may resign. 里弗斯先生已經(jīng)暗示他可能要辭職。
3. V-T If you indicate something to someone, you show them where it is, especially by pointing to it. 指示[正式]
He indicated a chair. "Sit down."
他指著一把椅子說，“坐下。”
4. V-T If one thing indicates something else, it is a sign of that thing. 象征; 代表
Dreams can help indicate your true feelings. 夢能代表你的真實(shí)情感。
5. V-T If a technical instrument indicates something, it shows a measurement or reading. (儀器等) 指示
...an instrument used to indicate wind direction. …一臺用于指示風(fēng)向的儀器。
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. (車輛打轉(zhuǎn)向燈) 指示轉(zhuǎn)向[英國英語]