indicate
verb- [transitive]
to show that something is true or exists 表明；标示；显示 - indicate something
Initial tests indicate the presence of oxygen. 初步测试表明有氧气存在。 The survey data indicate a general satisfaction with the process. 调查数据表明对该过程总体满意。 He has declared support for women, but his actions have indicated otherwise. 他嘴上声称支持妇女，但其行为却正相反。 - indicate that…
Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast. 研究显示，饮食习惯正迅速改变。 These findings clearly indicate that the scheme has improved pedestrian safety. 这些发现清楚地表明，该方案提高了行人安全。 The study/evidence/report indicates that… 研究/证据/报告表明… Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames. 泰晤士河畔金斯顿区，正如其名称所示，位于泰晤士河畔。 - indicate how, what etc…
Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method. 我们的结果表明，依赖这种方法可能产生多么严重的误导。
Extra ExamplesOxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- clearly
- strongly
- not necessarily
- …
- appear to
- seem to
- be used to
- …
- to
- indicate otherwise
- indicate something
- [transitive]
to be a sign of something; to show that something is possible or likely 象征；暗示 - indicate something
A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day. 夜空呈红色往往预兆第二天天气晴朗。 - indicate that…
Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power. 早期的结果预示这个政府将重新执政。 - indicate to somebody that…
These figures indicate to me that the company is in serious trouble. 这些数字使我意识到公司处境艰难。
Extra ExamplesGrowth will be at a lower rate than previously indicated. 增长速度将比以前显示的低。 These facts would seem to indicate that the family was wealthy. 从这些事实看来，这个家庭好像很富有。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- clearly
- strongly
- not necessarily
- …
- appear to
- seem to
- be used to
- …
- to
- indicate otherwise
- indicate something
- [transitive]
to mention something, especially in an indirect way 暗示；间接提及；示意 - indicate (to somebody) (that)…
In his letter he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate. 他在信中向我们透露他愿意合作。 - indicate something (to somebody)
He indicated his willingness to cooperate. 他暗示愿意合作。 - indicate whether, when, etc…
Has she indicated yet whether she would like to be involved? 她表明了她是否愿意参加吗？
Synonyms declaredeclare- state
- indicate
- announce
- declare (rather formal) to say something officially or publicly; to state something clearly and definitely:
to declare war 宣战 The painting was declared to be a forgery. 这幅画被判定为赝品。
- state (rather formal
) to formally write or say something, especially in a careful and clear way: 指陈述、说明、声明： He has already stated his intention to run for election. 他已声明打算参加竞选。
- indicate (rather formal
) to state something, sometimes in a way that is slightly indirect: 指表明、暗示： During our meeting, he indicated his willingness to cooperate. 在我们会晤期间，他提及了合作的意愿。
- announce to tell people officially about a decision or plans; to give information about something in a public place, especially through a loudspeaker; to say something in a loud and/or serious way:
They haven’t formally announced their engagement yet. 他们还没有正式宣布订婚。 Has our flight been announced yet? 广播通知了我们的航班没有？
declare or announce? 用 declare 还是 announce？ - to declare/state/indicate/announce that…
- to declare/state somebody/something to be something
- to declare/state/indicate/announce your intention to do something
- to declare/state/announce something formally/publicly/officially
- to declare/state/announce something firmly/confidently
Extra ExamplesIn a key speech, the Queen indicated that she was willing to pay tax. 女王在一次重要讲话中表示，她愿意纳税。 As I've already indicated to you, what we do next depends on a number of factors. 我向你提过，我们下一步做什么将取决于若干因素。
- indicate (to somebody) (that)…
- [transitive] (formal)
to make somebody notice somebody/something, especially by pointing or moving your head 指示；指出 - indicate somebody/something
‘What are they doing here?’ he asked, indicating her bags in the hallway. “他们在这里干什么，”。他问，在走廊上指着她的包。 - indicate somebody/something to somebody
She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us. 她拿出一张地图，给我们指出最快捷的路线。 - indicate where, which, etc…
He indicated where the furniture was to go. 他指示了家具要如何摆放。 - indicate that…
She indicated that I was to sit down. 她示意我坐下。
- indicate somebody/something
- [transitive] indicate something (formal)
to represent information without using words 显示（信息）；标示 Extra ExamplesSymbols are used to indicate the facilities available at each hotel. 使用符号来表示每家酒店可提供的各类设施。 This sign usually indicates a pedestrian zone. 这个符号通常表示步行区域。
- [transitive] (formal)
to give information in writing 写明；注出 - indicate something
You are allowed 20 kg of baggage unless indicated otherwise on your ticket. 除非您的机票上另有说明，否则您可以携带20公斤行李。 As indicated above, this chapter deals with the practical implications of the research. 如上所述，本章涉及研究的实际意义。 - indicate which, where, etc…
Please indicate clearly which colour you require. 请标明您要求的颜色。
- indicate something
- [transitive] indicate something | indicate how much, how many, etc…
(of an instrument for measuring things 测量器具 to show a particular measurement 显示（量度） - [intransitive, transitive] (British English)
to show that your vehicle is going to change direction, by using lights or your arm （用灯光或手臂）打行车转向信号 Always indicate before moving into another lane. 开入其他车道前一定要打转向灯。 - indicate something
He indicated left and then turned right. 他打出的是左转信号，然后却向右转了。 - indicate (that)…
She indicated that she was turning right. 她打开了右转向灯。
- [transitive, usually passive] (formal)
to be necessary or recommended 有必要；被建议
show表明
suggest暗示
mention提及
point to指向
give information提供信息
show measurement显示量度
in vehicle车辆等
be recommended建议
Word Originearly 17th cent.: from Latin indicat- ‘pointed out’, from the verb indicare, from in- ‘towards’ + dicare ‘make known’.