indicate
verb- [transitive]
to show that something is true or exists 表明；標示；顯示 - indicate something
Initial tests indicate the presence of oxygen. 初步測試表明有氧氣存在。 The survey data indicate a general satisfaction with the process. 調查數據表明對該過程總體滿意。 He has declared support for women, but his actions have indicated otherwise. 他嘴上聲稱支持婦女，但其行爲卻正相反。 - indicate that…
Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast. 研究顯示，飲食習慣正迅速改變。 These findings clearly indicate that the scheme has improved pedestrian safety. 這些發現清楚地表明，該方案提高了行人安全。 The study/evidence/report indicates that… 研究/證據/報告表明… Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames. 泰晤士河畔金斯頓區，正如其名稱所示，位於泰晤士河畔。 - indicate how, what etc…
Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method. 我們的結果表明，依賴這種方法可能産生多麽嚴重的誤導。
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. 夜空呈紅色往往預兆第二天天氣晴朗。 - indicate that…
Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power. 早期的結果預示這個政府將重新執政。 - indicate to somebody that…
These figures indicate to me that the company is in serious trouble. 這些數字使我意識到公司處境艱難。
Extra ExamplesGrowth will be at a lower rate than previously indicated. 增長速度將比以前顯示的低。 These facts would seem to indicate that the family was wealthy. 從這些事實看來，這個家庭好像很富有。
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；間接提及；示意 - indicate (to somebody) (that)…
In his letter he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate. 他在信中向我們透露他願意合作。 - indicate something (to somebody)
He indicated his willingness to cooperate. 他暗示願意合作。 - indicate whether, when, etc…
Has she indicated yet whether she would like to be involved? 她表明了她是否願意參加嗎？
Synonyms declaredeclare- state
- indicate
- announce
- declare (rather formal) to say something officially or publicly; to state something clearly and definitely:
to declare war 宣戰 The painting was declared to be a forgery. 這幅畫被判定爲赝品。
- state (rather formal
) to formally write or say something, especially in a careful and clear way: 指陳述、說明、聲明： He has already stated his intention to run for election. 他已聲明打算參加競選。
- 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. 在我們會晤期間，他提及了合作的意願。
- 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. 他們還沒有正式宣布訂婚。 Has our flight been announced yet? 廣播通知了我們的航班沒有？
declare or announce? 用 declare 還是 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. 女王在一次重要講話中表示，她願意納稅。 As I've already indicated to you, what we do next depends on a number of factors. 我向你提過，我們下一步做什麽將取決於若幹因素。
- 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. “他們在這裏幹什麽，”。他問，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. 她拿出一張地圖，給我們指出最快捷的路線。 - indicate where, which, etc…
He indicated where the furniture was to go. 他指示了家具要如何擺放。 - 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 顯示（信息）；標示 Extra ExamplesSymbols are used to indicate the facilities available at each hotel. 使用符號來表示每家酒店可提供的各類設施。 This sign usually indicates a pedestrian zone. 這個符號通常表示步行區域。
- [transitive] (formal)
to give information in writing 寫明；注出 - indicate something
You are allowed 20 kg of baggage unless indicated otherwise on your ticket. 除非您的機票上另有說明，否則您可以攜帶20公斤行李。 As indicated above, this chapter deals with the practical implications of the research. 如上所述，本章涉及研究的實際意義。 - indicate which, where, etc…
Please indicate clearly which colour you require. 請標明您要求的顔色。
- indicate something
- [transitive] indicate something | indicate how much, how many, etc…
(of an instrument for measuring things 測量器具 to show a particular measurement 顯示（量度） - [intransitive, transitive] (British English)
to show that your vehicle is going to change direction, by using lights or your arm （用燈光或手臂）打行車轉向信號 Always indicate before moving into another lane. 開入其他車道前一定要打轉向燈。 - indicate something
He indicated left and then turned right. 他打出的是左轉信號，然後卻向右轉了。 - indicate (that)…
She indicated that she was turning right. 她打開了右轉向燈。
- [transitive, usually passive] (formal)
to be necessary or recommended 有必要；被建議
show表明
suggest暗示
mention提及
point to指向
give information提供信息
show measurement顯示量度
in vehicle車輛等
be recommended建議
Word Originearly 17th cent.: from Latin indicat- ‘pointed out’, from the verb indicare, from in- ‘towards’ + dicare ‘make known’.