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    showing something显示

  1.  
     [countable, uncountable] an event, an action, a fact, etc. that shows that something exists, is happening or may happen in the future迹象；征兆；预兆 synonym indication
    • Looking back, I should have seen the signs.回想起来，我应该已经看到了征兆。
    • a clear/visible sign清晰可见的标志
    • an encouraging sign令人鼓舞的迹象
    • a positive sign正号
    • The fact that he didn't say ‘no’ immediately is a good sign.他没有马上拒绝，这是好征兆。
    • If I had noticed the warning signs, none of this would have happened.要是我当时注意到了那些危险苗头，这种事就一桩也不会发生。
    • Early signs point to business improving.早期迹象预示业务有所好转。
    • sign of somebody/something This move will be seen as a sign of weakness.这一行动将被视为软弱的标志。
    • Bankers say they can definitely detect signs of a recovery.银行家们表示，他们肯定能发现复苏的迹象。
    • Headaches may be a sign of stress.头痛可能是紧张的迹象。
    • There is no sign of John anywhere.哪儿都没有约翰的影子。
    • Soldiers swarmed the city looking for any sign of her.士兵们聚集在城市里寻找她的踪迹。
    • There was no sign of life in the house (= there seemed to be nobody there).那座房子没有一点住人的迹象。
    • Her work is showing some signs of improvement.她的工作出现了一些改进的迹象。
    • I hope this incident isn't a sign of things to come.我希望这件事不意味着将有大事发生。
    • Get this test if you have signs and symptoms of diabetes.如果有糖尿病的症状，就做这个检查。
    • He is reading the signs all wrong.他看错了标志。
    • at a sign of something Call the police at the first sign of trouble.一有闹事的苗头就叫警察。
    • sign of doing something The gloomy weather shows no sign of improving.阴沉的天气没有丝毫转晴的迹象。
    • sign of somebody/something doing something There is little sign of this happening in the immediate future.在不久的将来，几乎没有这种情况发生的迹象。
    • sign (that)… If an interview is too easy, it's a sure sign that you haven't got the job.如果面试太简单，那必定表示你没得到那份工作。
    • There were no outward signs that anything was wrong.没有任何明显的迹象表明出了什么问题。
    Synonyms signsign
    • indication
    • symptom
    • symbol
    • indicator
    • signal
    These are all words for an event, an action or a fact that shows that something exists, is happening or may happen in the future.
    • sign an event, an action or a fact that shows that something exists, is happening or may happen in the future:
      • Headaches may be a sign of stress.头痛可能是紧张的迹象。
    • indication (rather formal) a remark or sign that shows that something is happening or what somebody is thinking or feeling:指标示、象征：
      • They gave no indication as to how the work should be done.他们根本没说明这项工作该怎样做。
    sign or indication?用 sign 还是 indication？An indication often comes in the form of something that somebody says; a sign is usually something that happens or something that somebody does.
    • symptom a change in your body or mind that shows that you are not healthy; a sign that something exists, especially something bad:
      • Symptoms include a sore throat.症状包括嗓子疼。
      • The rise in inflation was just one symptom of the poor state of the economy.通胀上升不过是经济不景气的一个征候。
    • symbol a person, an object or an event that represents a more general quality or situation:
      • The dove is a universal symbol of peace.鸽子普遍象征着和平。
    • indicator (rather formal) a sign that shows you what something is like or how a situation is changing:指指示信号、标志、迹象：
      • the economic indicators经济指标
    • signal an event, an action or a fact that shows that something exists, is happening or may happen in the future:
      • Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems.胸部疼痛可能是心脏病的报警信号。
    sign or signal?用 sign 还是 signal？Signal is often used to talk about an event, action or fact that suggests to somebody that they should do something. Sign is not usually used in this way: Reducing prison sentences would send the wrong signs to criminals. Patterns
    • a(n) sign/​indication/​symptom/​symbol/​indicator/​signal of something
    • a(n) sign/​indication/​symptom/​indicator/​signal that…
    • a clear sign/​indication/​symptom/​symbol/​indicator/​signal
    • an obvious sign/​indication/​symptom/​symbol/​indicator
    • an early sign/​indication/​symptom/​indicator/​signal
    • an outward sign/​indication/​symbol
    • to give a(n) sign/​indication/​signal
    Extra Examples
    • All the outward signs of growth in the market are there.市场增长的所有外部迹象都明摆着。
    • All the signs pointed to it being more than just a coincidence.所有的迹象表明这不仅仅是一个巧合。
    • Are appliances you buy safe? We point out the danger signs.你买的家用器具安全吗？我们指出一些危险征兆。
    • He spoke up without the slightest sign of nervousness.他高声说话，没有任何紧张的迹象。
    • His face betrayed no sign of emotion.他脸上毫无表情。
    • By now the fish was showing signs of distress.到了这时，这条鱼显露出痛苦的迹象。
    • I detected the subtle signs of disapproval.我觉察到一些微妙的征兆，有人可能会反对。
    • He displayed the classic signs of post-traumatic stress disorder.他表现出创伤后应激障碍的典型征兆。
    • Look carefully for signs of damp.仔细看看有没有受潮的迹象。
    • The first signs of spring appeared.春意萌动。
    • Strong dislikes of foods are early signs of pregnancy.特别讨厌一些食物是怀孕的早期征兆。
    • the telltale signs of drug abuse明显的吸毒迹象
    • The lack of interest in the media is a telling sign of the industry's health.人们对媒体兴趣寥寥，这足以说明传媒业的业态状况。
    • The murder had all the signs of a crime of passion.各种迹象表明这次谋杀是情杀。
    • We detected signs that they were less than enthusiastic about the holiday.我们发现的迹象表明他们对度假不是很感兴趣。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • classic
    • clear
    • definite
    • …
    verb + sign
    • bear
    • have
    • betray
    • …
    sign + verb
    • appear
    • come
    • indicate something
    • …
    preposition
    • at a/​the sign
    • sign from
    • sign of
    • …
    phrases
    • sign of life
    • a sign of the times
    • a sign of things to come
    • …
    See full entry
    2.

    for information/warning提供信息；用以提醒

  2.  
     [countable] a piece of paper, wood or metal that has writing or a picture on it that gives you information, instructions, a warning, etc.招牌；标牌；指示牌；标志
    • to put up/post a sign竖起/张贴标志
    • to carry/hold a sign举着/举着牌子
    • a street/stop sign街道/停车标志
    • a shop/pub sign商店／酒吧招牌
    • a traffic sign交通标志
    • The sign read ‘No Fishing’.标牌上写着“禁止垂钓”。
    • The sign on the wall said ‘Now wash your hands’.墙上的牌子上写着 “请洗手”。
    • There was a 'Closed' sign in the window.窗户上有一个“关闭”的标志。
    • Follow the signs for the city centre.照标牌的指示到市中心。
    see also lawn sign, road sign
    Extra Examples
    • Some of the marchers were holding up signs and placards.一些游行者举着标语牌和标语。
    • He might as well have been wearing a sign saying ‘I am a tourist’.他只得一直在身上挂块“我是游客”的牌子。
    • Follow the road and you'll see signs for the turn-off.沿着这条路走你就会看到匝道出口的标志。
    • He yelled at us for ignoring the stop sign.因为没在停车标志处停车，他冲我们大呼小叫。
    • Someone had put up a ‘For Sale’ sign.有人竖起了“待售”的标牌。
    • The sign pointed down a narrow road.标牌指向一条窄路。
    • This sign indicates that cycling is allowed.这个标牌表明可以骑自行车。
    • signs warning against trespass禁止擅自进入的标牌
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • flashing
    • illuminated
    • neon
    • …
    verb + sign
    • erect
    • hang
    • hang out
    • …
    sign + verb
    • read something
    • announce something
    • proclaim something
    • …
    preposition
    • sign for
    • sign to
    See full entry
    3.

    movement/sound动作；声音

  3.  
     [countable] a movement or sound that you make to tell somebody something示意的动作（或声音）；手势
    • He gave a thumbs-up sign (= to show approval/agreement).他竖起了大拇指表示赞同。
    • sign from somebody She was waiting for some kind of sign from him.她在等他的某种信号。
    • At a sign from her, the band would start to play.她一示意，乐队就开始演奏了。
    • as a sign of something He gave a slight bow as a sign of respect.他微微鞠躬以示尊敬。
    • sign to do something She shook her head in a desperate sign to tell the child to remain silent.她绝望地摇摇头，示意让孩子保持沉默。
    • sign for somebody to do something She nodded as a sign for us to sit down.她点头示意我们坐下。
    • Three blasts on the whistle was the sign for visitors to leave.鸣笛三声是游客离开的标志。
    • to make the sign of the cross (= an act of moving one hand in the shape of a cross, done by Christians to show respect for God or by a priest to bless somebody/something)画十字
    see also V-sign
    Extra Examples
    • She made a peace sign while having her picture taken.照相时她做了个和平的手势。
    • The people regarded the earthquake as a sign from God.这些人把地震看作是上帝发出的信号。
    • They had to communicate through signs and grunts.他们不得不通过打手势和小声嘟囔沟通。
    • the sign for ‘woman’ in sign language手语中表示“女性”的手势
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • rude
    • peace
    • thumbs-up
    • …
    verb + sign
    • give (somebody)
    • make
    • communicate through
    • …
    sign + noun
    • language
    • system
    preposition
    • sign for
    phrases
    • make the sign of the cross
    See full entry
    4.

    symbol符号

  4.  
     [countable] a mark used to represent something, especially in mathematics符号；记号
    • a plus/minus sign (= +/−)加号；减号
    • a dollar/pound sign (= $/£)美元／英镑的符号
    • sign for something the sign for ‘square root’“平方根”的符号
    see also call sign, dollar sign, equals sign, pound sign
    Extra Examples
    • I used the Chinese sign for ‘father’ instead of ‘uncle’.我用了汉字“父亲”而不是“叔叔”。
    • The wizard drew some strange signs in the air with his wand.巫师用魔杖在空中画了一些奇怪的符号。
    • What does this sign mean?这个符号的意思是什么？
    • a T-shirt with a peace sign on it印有和平标志的 T 恤衫
    Topics Maths and measurementb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • dollar
    • euro
    • pound
    • …
    verb + sign
    • draw
    • use
    sign + verb
    • mean something
    preposition
    • sign for
    See full entry
    5.

    star sign星座

  5. [countable] (informal) a star sign (= one of the twelve signs of the zodiac)星座：星号
    • What sign are you?你是什么星座？
    Extra Examples
    • Mars rules the zodiac sign of Aries.火星主白羊座。
    • people born under the sign of Gemini双子座的人
    • the twelve astrological signs12 星座
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • birth
    • star
    • astrological
    • …
    verb + sign
    • be born under
    preposition
    • sign of
    phrases
    • the signs of the Zodiac
    See full entry
    6. Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French signe (noun), signer (verb), from Latin signum ‘mark, token’.
Idioms
a sign of the times
  1. something that you feel shows what things are like now, especially how bad they are时代特征（含贬义）
    • The increasing number of people owning guns is an alarming sign of the times.拥有枪支的人越来越多，这是一个令人担忧的时代标志。

sign

verb
 OPAL S
/saɪn/
/saɪn/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they sign
/saɪn/
/saɪn/
he / she / it signs
/saɪnz/
/saɪnz/
past simple signed
/saɪnd/
/saɪnd/
past participle signed
/saɪnd/
/saɪnd/
-ing form signing
/ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
/ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
Idioms Phrasal Verbs
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    your name姓名

  1.  
     [intransitive, transitive] to write your name on a document, letter, etc. to show that you have written it, that you agree with what it says, or that it is real签（名）；署（名）；签字；签署
    • Sign here, please.请在这里签名。
    • sign something to sign an agreement/a deal/a contract签署协议/交易/合同
    • to sign a document/statement/declaration/form签署文件/声明/声明/表格
    • to sign a petition/a bill/ an order签署请愿书/法案/命令
    • to sign a cheque在支票上签字
    • Sign your name here, please.请在这里签名。
    • You haven't signed the letter.这封信您还没有署名。
    • The treaty was signed on 24 March.条约是 3 月 24 日签订的。
    • The player was signing autographs for a group of fans.这名队员正在为一群球迷签名。
    • I'm going to his office now to sign the papers.我现在要去他的办公室签文件。
    • The bill was signed into law by the president yesterday.该法案昨天由总统签署成为法律。
    • sign yourself + noun He signed himself ‘Jimmy’.他署名 “吉米”。
    Extra Examples
    • They were sacked for refusing to sign the new contracts.他们因拒绝签署新合同而被解雇。
    • The legislation has been signed by the president.这项立法已由总统签署。
    • One copy of this letter should be duly signed and returned to us.请将这封信的一个副本及时签字后寄回给我们。
    • This is the contract you will be required to sign.这就是那份需要你签署的合同。
    • a first edition of the book, personally signed by the author由作者亲笔签名的这本书的第一版
    Topics Discussion and agreementa2, Law and justicea2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • duly
    • formally
    • officially
    • …
    verb + sign
    • be required to
    • have to
    • need to
    • …
    preposition
    • for
    See full entry
    2.

    contract合同

  2. [transitive, intransitive] to arrange for somebody, for example a sports player or musician, to sign a contract agreeing to work for your company; to sign a contract agreeing to work for a company和…签约（达成雇佣关系）
    • sign somebody United have just signed a new goalie.联队最近和一名新守门员签约。
    • to sign a player签约球员
    • sign for something He signed for United yesterday.昨天他和联队签了约。
    • sign with something The band signed with Virgin Records.乐队同维京唱片公司签了约。
    • sign (somebody) to something She was the first musician signed to the new record label.她是第一个签约新唱片公司的音乐家。
    Topics Discussion and agreementc1

    3. make movement/sound做出动作；发出声音

  3. [intransitive, transitive] sign that… to make a request or tell somebody to do something by using a sign, especially a hand movement示意；打手势 synonym signal
    • sign to somebody (to do something) The hotel manager signed to the porter to pick up my case.旅馆经理示意行李员替我拿箱子。
    • sign for somebody to do something The police officer signed for us to stop.警官示意我们停下来。
    • sign that… The police officer signed that we were to stop.警官示意我们停下来。
    • signsomebody to do something He signed his troops to move out.他示意他的部队离开。
    4.

    for deaf person对聋人

  4. [intransitive, transitive] to use sign language to communicate with somebody打手语
    • She learnt to sign to help her deaf child.为帮助她耳聋的孩子，她学会了手语。
    • sign something An increasing number of plays are now being signed.现在越来越多的戏剧配上了手语。
    5. Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French signe (noun), signer (verb), from Latin signum ‘mark, token’.
Idioms
signed and sealed | signed, sealed and delivered
  1. definite, because all the legal documents have been signed签名盖章完毕的；铁定的；成定局的
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sign on the dotted line
  1. (informal) to sign a document to show that you have agreed to buy something or do something在签字处签上姓名（表示同意）；签名同意
    • Just sign on the dotted line and the car is yours.只要在虚线上签名，这车就归你了。
    Topics Discussion and agreementc2
sign/take the pledge
  1. (old-fashioned) to make a promise never to drink alcohol发誓戒酒
IELTS BNC: 935 COCA: 759
sign

noun¹

 1sth that shows that sth exists/may happen跡象ADJECTIVE | VERB + SIGN | SIGN + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤classic, clear, definite, distinct, obvious, real, sure, telltale, unmistakable典型的徵兆；清楚的跡象；明顯的跡象；準確的徵兆；能暴露問題的跡象；確定無疑的徵兆◇He displayed the classic signs of post-traumatic stress disorder.他表現出創傷後應激障礙的典型徵兆。◇the telltale signs of drug abuse明顯的吸毒跡象➤telling能說明問題的徵兆◇The lack of interest in the media is a telling sign of the industry's health.人們對媒體興趣寥寥，這足以說明傳媒業的業態狀況。➤subtle微妙的跡象◇I detected the subtle signs of disapproval.我覺察到一些微妙的徵兆，有人可能會反對。➤external, outward, visible外部徵兆；看得到的跡象◇All the outward signs of growth in the market are there.市場增長的所有外部跡象都明擺着。➤tangible確鑿的跡象▸➤early, first早期的／最早的徵兆◇Strong dislikes of foods are early signs of pregnancy.特別討厭一些食物是懷孕的早期徵兆。➤increasing越來越多的跡象▸➤encouraging, good, healthy, hopeful, positive, promising, welcome令人鼓舞的跡象；好兆頭；有希望的苗頭；積極的徵兆；可喜的跡象◇He was silent. It was a good sign.他沒有說話，這是個好兆頭。➤bad, disturbing, troubling (especially NAmE) 壞兆頭；令人不安的跡象▸➤danger, ominous, warning危險的徵兆；不祥的徵兆；警告信號◇The warning signs were present from the start.一開始就有警告信號。◇Are appliances you buy safe? We point out the danger signs.你買的家用器具安全嗎？我們指出一些危險徵兆。➤vital生命體徵◇She checked his vital signs and found that his pulse was slow.她檢查了他的生命體徵，發現他脈搏很弱。VERB + SIGN➤bear, have帶有跡象◇The murder had all the signs of a crime of passion.各種跡象表明這次謀殺是情殺。➤betray, display, exhibit, give, show暴露跡象；顯示徵兆◇His face betrayed no sign of emotion.他臉上毫無表情。◇By now the fish was showing signs of distress.到了這時，這條魚顯露出痛苦的跡象。➤point to sth跡象預示⋯◇Early signs point to business improving.早期跡象預示業務有所好轉。➤detect, find, notice, see, spot覺察跡象；發現徵兆◇We detected signs that they were less than enthusiastic about their honeymoon.我們覺察到他們對度蜜月絲毫不熱心。➤miss未看到跡象➤ignore忽視跡象◇He ignored the warning signs of mounting health problems.他忽視了接二連三的健康問題帶來的警示信號。➤interpret (sth as), read, recognize, see sth as把（⋯）當作跡象；辨認出跡象▸➤look for, watch for尋找／留意跡象◇Look carefully for signs of damp.仔細看看有沒有受潮的跡象。SIGN + VERB➤appear, come跡象出現／顯現◇The first signs of spring appeared.春意萌動。➤indicate sth, point to sth跡象顯示⋯／表明⋯◇All the signs pointed to it being more than just a coincidence.所有的跡象表明這不僅僅是一個巧合。PREPOSITION➤at a/the sign一見⋯跡象◇He disappeared at the first sign of trouble.一有麻煩的苗頭他就不見了踪影。➤sign from來自⋯的信號◇The people regarded the earthquake as a sign from God. 這些人把地震看作是上帝發出的信號。➤sign of⋯的跡象◇This move will be seen as a sign of weakness.這一行動將被視為軟弱的標誌。◇There's no sign of the snow stopping.這雪沒有要停的意思。PHRASES➤sign of life生命的跡象◇There was no sign of life in the house (= there seemed to be nobody there).這房子像是沒人住。➤a sign of the times時代特徵◇It's a real sign of the times: thirty small businesses face financial ruin this month.這是這個時代的真實寫照：本月 30 家小企業面臨破產。➤a sign of things to come事情即將發生的預兆◇I hope this incident isn't a sign of things to come.我希望這件事不意味着將有大事發生。➤not the least sign (of sb/sth), not the slightest sign (of sb/sth)一點兒（⋯）跡象也沒有◇He spoke up without the slightest sign of nervousness.他高聲說話，沒有任何緊張的跡象。➤the signs and symptoms症狀◇Get this test if you have signs and symptoms of diabetes.如果有糖尿病的症狀，就做這個檢查。
sign

noun²

 2board, etc. giving information/a warning信息標牌；警示牌ADJECTIVE | VERB + SIGN | SIGN + VERB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤flashing, illuminated, neon閃爍的標牌；燈光照亮的招牌；霓虹燈標誌牌▸➤painted用油漆寫的標牌➤faded褪色的標牌◇She spotted a faded sign in the window of a small restaurant.她在一家小飯館的窗戶上發現了個褪色的招牌。➤hand-lettered, handwritten手寫的標牌➤home-made (especially NAmE) 自製的標牌➤cardboard, wooden紙板牌；木牌▸➤exit出口標誌▸➤pub, shop, store, street酒吧招牌；商店招牌；街道標牌➤lawn, yard (both NAmE) 草坪上／庭院裏立的牌子（選舉前置於房子前面，表明支持的人或政黨）◇I put out a lawn sign in my yard (= to show political support).我在院子的草坪上立了個牌子，表明自己的政治立場。➤direction, highway, motorway (in the UK) , road, traffic方向標；公路標誌；高速公路標誌；路標；交通標誌▸➤warning警告標誌➤picket (NAmE) 標語牌◇He gets $300 a week from the union for carrying a picket sign.他給工會扛標語牌每週掙 300 美元。VERB + SIGN➤erect, hang, hang out, hang up, place, post, put up豎起標誌；掛上標牌；安放標牌；張貼標誌◇Someone had put up a 'For Sale' sign.有人已經豎起了“待售”的牌子。➤carry, hold up, wave (all especially NAmE) 拿着／舉起／揮舞標牌◇The demonstrators shouted and waved signs.示威的人群邊高呼口號邊揮舞標語。➤wear (usually figurative) 把牌子掛在身上◇He might as well have been wearing a sign saying 'I am a tourist'.他只得一直在身上掛塊“我是遊客”的牌子。➤see, spot看見／發現標誌▸➤read讀指示牌➤ignore不理會標牌◇He yelled at us for ignoring the stop sign.因為沒在停車標誌處停車，他衝我們大呼小叫。➤follow跟隨標誌◇Just follow the signs for Bridgend.按照指往布里真德的路標走就行了。SIGN + VERB➤read sth標牌上寫着⋯◇The sign read 'No Fishing'.牌子上寫着“禁止垂釣”。➤announce sth, proclaim sth, say sth, state sth, tell sb sth標牌明確顯示⋯；標牌上寫着⋯；標牌提醒某人⋯➤bear sth標牌上有⋯◇hundreds of signs bearing the single word 'Peace'數百塊就寫着“和平”一個詞的牌子➤indicate sth, mark sth標牌表明⋯／標示⋯◇This sign indicates that photography is allowed.標牌上說可以拍照。➤point標牌指向◇The sign pointed down a narrow road.標牌指向一條窄路。➤advertise sth標牌為⋯做廣告▸➤warn標牌警示◇signs warning against trespass禁止擅自進入的標牌➤hang標牌掛在▸➤flash標牌閃爍◇A neon sign flashed above the door.霓虹燈標牌在門上方閃爍。PREPOSITION➤sign for, sign to示意⋯的標牌◇Follow the road and you'll see signs for the turn-off.沿着這條路走你就會看到匝道出口的標誌。
sign

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 3movement with a particular meaning有特定意味的動作ADJECTIVE | VERB + SIGN | SIGN + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤rude粗魯的手勢▸➤peace, thumbs-up, V (usually V-sign) 和平的手勢；讚許的手勢； V 字形手勢（表示和平或勝利）◇She made a peace sign while having her picture taken.照相時她做了個和平的手勢。VERB + SIGN➤give (sb), make（向某人）打手勢◇She gave me a thumbs-up sign.她向我豎起大拇指。➤communicate through用手勢溝通◇They had to communicate through signs and grunts.他們不得不通過打手勢和小聲嘟囔溝通。SIGN + NOUN➤language, system手語；符號系統◇We used sign language to talk.我們用手語交談。PREPOSITION➤sign for表示⋯的手勢◇the sign for 'woman' in sign language手語中表示“女性”的手勢PHRASES➤make the sign of the cross畫十字聖號◇The priest made the sign of the cross over the dead body.牧師在死者遺體上方畫十字。
sign

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 4mark/symbol with a particular meaning含某種意義的符號ADJECTIVE | VERB + SIGN | SIGN + VERB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤dollar, euro, pound, etc.(In the US, the pound sign refers to '#'. In the UK, it refers to the currency sign '£'. * pound sign 在美國指 “#”，在英國指英鎊符號 “£”。) 美元、歐元、英鎊等符號▸➤equals, minus, plus, etc.等號、減號、加號等➤peace和平符號◇a T-shirt with a peace sign on it印有和平標誌的 T 恤衫➤call呼叫代號◇Bravo Two Zero was the call sign of an eight-man SAS team.Bravo Two Zero 是英國特種空勤團一個 8 人小組的呼叫代碼。◇a pilot who goes by the call sign Blaze呼叫信號為“火焰”的飛行員VERB + SIGN➤draw作記號◇He drew a huge dollar sign on the paper.他在紙上畫了個巨大的美元符號。➤use用符號◇I used the Chinese sign for 'father' instead of 'uncle'.我用了漢字“父親”而不是“叔叔”。SIGN + VERB➤mean sth符號表示⋯◇What does this sign mean?這個符號的意思是什麼？PREPOSITION➤sign for表示⋯的符號◇I can't remember the sign for 'square root'.我記不起“平方根”的符號了。
sign

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 5star sign星座ADJECTIVE | VERB + SIGN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤birth, star出生時的星座；星座➤astrological, zodiac星座；黃道十二宮◇the twelve astrological signs12 星座◇Mars rules the zodiac sign of Aries.火星主白羊座。VERB + SIGN➤be born under是⋯星座PREPOSITION➤sign of⋯星座◇people born under the sign of Gemini雙子座的人PHRASES➤the signs of the Zodiac黃道十二宮
sign

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ADVERB | VERB + SIGN | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤duly及時簽字◇One copy of this letter should be duly signed and returned to us.請將這封信的一個副本及時簽字後寄回給我們。➤formally, officially正式簽署▸➤personally親筆簽名◇a first edition of the book, personally signed by the author由作者親筆簽名的這本書的第一版➤online網上註冊➤up報名◇You can sign up online for language classes.你可以在網上報名參加語言課程。VERB + SIGN➤be required to, have to, need to要求／必須／需要簽名◇This is the contract you will be required to sign.這就是那份需要你簽署的合同。➤ask sb to, persuade sb to要求／說服某人簽字▸➤agree to同意簽署▸➤refuse to拒絕簽字➤want to想要簽字➤be willing to願意簽字PREPOSITION➤for為⋯簽字◇The courier asked me to sign for the parcel.快遞員讓我簽字領包裹。
IELTS BNC: 935 COCA: 759
sign noun
⇨ sign 1 (a sign of stress) ⇨ sign 2 (a road/street/shop sign) ⇨ number 2 (a plus/minus sign) ⇨ signal (a thumbs-up sign)sign verb
⇨ employ (sign a new player) ⇨ write 1 (sign your name)sign1

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 a sign of stress/trouble/sth wrong 紧张的迹象；问题的征兆；差错的预兆a road/street/shop sign 道路标志；商店招牌  ➡ See also the entry for suggestion 另见suggestion条sign ♦︎ indication ♦︎ symptom ♦︎ symbol ♦︎ indicator ♦︎ signal ♦︎ trace ♦︎ mark ♦︎ hallmarkThese are all words for an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future. 这些词均表示迹象、征兆、痕迹。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a sign / an indication / a symptom / a symbol / an indicator / a signal / a trace / a mark / a hallmark of sth◆a sign / an indication / a symptom / an indicator / a signal that...◆a clear sign / indication / symptom / symbol / indicator / signal / trace◆an obvious sign / indication / symptom / symbol / indicator / trace◆a good / reliable sign / indication / indicator / signal◆a powerful sign / symbol / indicator / signal◆an early sign / indication / symptom / indicator / signal◆an outward sign / indication / symbol / mark◆to have (the) signs / symptoms / traces / marks / hallmarks of sth◆to bear (the) signs / traces / marks / hallmarks of sth◆to give a sign / an indication / a signal◆a sign / an indication / a symptom / an indicator shows / suggests sth◆no / any sign / indication / trace of sth■ sign [countable, uncountable] an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future 迹象；征兆；预兆◆Headaches may be a sign of stress.头痛可能是紧张的迹象。◆Call the police at the first sign of trouble.一有闹事的苗头就叫警察。◆The fact that he didn't say 'no' immediately is a good sign.他没有马上拒绝，这是个好兆头。◆The gloomy weather shows no sign of improving.阴沉的天气没有丝毫转晴的迹象。◆There was no sign of life in the house (= there seemed to be nobody there).那座房子没有一点有人住的迹象。■ indication [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) a remark or sign that shows that sth is happening or what sb is thinking or feeling 表示；标示；象征；迹象◆They gave no indication as to how the work should be done.他们根本没说明这项工作该怎样做。◆All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned.从所有的迹象看，交易将按计划进行。◆He shows every indication (= clear signs) of wanting to accept the post.他显然想接受这个职位。  see also indicate ⇨ declare , indicate ⇨ show 1 , indicate ⇨ suggest NOTE 辨析 Sign or indication?An indication often comes in the form of sth that sb says; a sign is usually sth that happens or sth that sb does. * indication常通过某人的言辞表明，sign一般通过事件或行为表明。■ symptom ˈsɪmptəm [countable] a change in your body or mind that shows that you are not healthy; a sign that sth exists, especially sth bad 症状；（尤指不好的）征候，征兆◆cold / flu symptoms感冒／流感症状◆Symptoms include a headache and sore throat.症状包括头痛和咽喉疼痛。◆The rise in inflation was just one symptom of the poor state of the economy.通胀加剧不过是经济不景气的一个表征。■ symbol [countable] a person, object or event that represents a more general quality or situation 象征◆The dove is a universal symbol of peace.鸽子普遍用来象征和平。◆The company car is an outward symbol of the employee's status.公司配车是雇员身份的外在象征。◆A stressful job can actually be a status symbol.压力沉重的工作实际上可能是社会地位的象征。  see also symbolize ⇨ represent 2 ■ indicator [countable] (rather formal) a sign that shows you what sth is like or how a situation is changing 指示信号；标志；迹象◆The economic indicators for the end of the year are better than expected.年终的经济数据比预期的要好。  see also indicate ⇨ show 1 , indicate ⇨ suggest ■ signal [countable] a sign of sth 标志；预示；信号◆Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems.胸部疼痛可能是心脏病的警告信号。◆Reducing prison sentences would send the wrong signals to criminals.减刑会向犯罪分子发出错误的信号。NOTE 辨析 Sign or signal? Signal is often used to talk about an event, action or fact that suggests to sb that they should do sth. Sign is not usually used in this way. * signal常指提醒人们应该采取行动的暗号、信号，sign通常不这样用◆Reducing prison sentences would send the wrong signs to criminals. ■ trace [countable, uncountable] a sign or object that shows that sb/sth existed or was present 痕迹；遗迹；踪迹◆It's exciting to discover traces of earlier civilizations.发现早期文明的遗迹，真令人兴奋。◆Police searched the area but found no trace of the escaped prisoners.警方搜索了那一地区，但未发现越狱逃犯的任何踪迹。◆The ship had vanished without (a) trace.那艘船消失得无影无踪了。ⓘ Trace is often used in the phrases no trace of and disappear/vanish without (a) trace. * trace常用于短语no trace of（没有任何踪迹）和disappear/vanish without (a) trace（消失得无影无踪）。   see also trace ⇨ find 4 ■ mark [countable] a sign that a quality or feeling exists （特质或感情的）标志，迹象，表示◆On the day of the funeral businesses remained closed as a mark of respect.葬礼那天，商店都停业以示敬意。◆Such coolness under pressure is the mark of a champion.在压力下仍能这样冷静，这就是冠军风范。■ hallmark ˈhɔːlmɑːk; NAmE ˈhɔːlmɑːrk [countable] (journalism 新闻) a feature or quality that is typical of sb/sth 特征；特点◆Police said the explosion bore all the hallmarks of a terrorist attack.警方称这次爆炸具有恐怖袭击的所有特征。sign2

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 a sign of stress/trouble/sth wrong 紧张的迹象；问题的征兆；差错的预兆a road/street/shop sign 道路标志；商店招牌sign ♦︎ board ♦︎ plaque ♦︎ notice ♦︎ plate ♦︎ noticeboard ♦︎ bulletin boardThese are all words for a piece of metal, wood or stone that has writing or a picture on it that gives you information, instructions or a warning. 这些词均表示标牌、指示牌、标志。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆on a sign / board / plaque / notice / plate / noticeboard / bulletin board◆to put up / see / read a sign / board / plaque / notice / plate / noticeboard / bulletin board◆a sign / board / plaque / notice appears / goes up◆a sign / plaque / notice says / reads sth■ sign [countable] a piece of metal, wood or paper that has writing or a picture on it that gives information, instructions or a warning 招牌；标牌；指示牌◆All the road signs are in both languages.所有的路标都采用两种语言。◆A sign on the wall said 'Now wash your hands'.墙上有块招牌，上面写着“请洗手”。◆Follow the signs for the Performing Arts Centre.按照标牌的指示到表演艺术中心。■ board [countable] (often in compounds 常用于构成复合词) a large flat piece of wood or other strong material, that is used for displaying information or for teachers to write on in class 写字板；布告牌◆The exam results went up on the board.考试成绩张贴在布告牌上。◆I'll write it up on the blackboard / whiteboard.我会把它写在黑板／白板上。■ plaque plæk, BrE also plɑːk [countable] a flat piece of metal or stone, usually with a name and dates on, attached to a wall in memory of a person or event （纪念性的）匾牌，匾额；纪念匾◆A bronze plaque marks the house where the poet was born.一块纪念铜匾标示出诗人出生的那所房屋。■ notice [countable] a board or sign giving information, an instruction or a warning 公告牌；警示牌◆There was a notice saying 'Keep off the Grass'.有一块公告牌，上面写着“勿踏草地”。NOTE 辨析 Sign or notice?A notice always gives its information, instruction or warning in words. Signs often use pictures or symbols. In this meaning sign is a more frequent word, used in a wider range of contexts. * notice总是以文字形式给出信息、指示或警告，sign常采用图画或符号的形式。表达此义时sign更常用，使用范围也更广◆a road / traffic / street / shop / pub sign道路／交通／街道标志；商店／酒吧招牌◆a road/traffic/shop/pub notice However, notice also has the closely related meaning of 'a piece of paper giving written or printed information'. 不过，notice也可表示“通告、布告、通知”，与本义密切相关。   see also notice ⇨ poster ■ plate [countable] a flat piece of metal or plastic with some information on it, for example sb's name or the registration number of a car （刻有名字等的）金属（或塑料）牌子；车牌◆A brass plate beside the door said 'Dr Alan Tate'.门旁的铜牌上写着“艾伦•泰特医生”。◆A nameplate was fitted to the side of the boat.有一块名称牌装在船的一侧。◆ (BrE) a vehicle's number plates车辆的牌照◆ (NAmE) a vehicle's license plates车辆的牌照■ noticeboard ˈnəʊtɪsbɔːd; NAmE ˈnoʊtɪsbɔːrd [countable] (BrE) a board for putting notices on 告示牌；布告板◆Please check the noticeboard by the library for news of future events.有关未来活动讯息，请查看图书馆旁的告示牌。■ ˈbulletin board [countable] (NAmE) a noticeboard 告示牌；布告板◆Please keep an eye on the bulletin board for further details.请留意布告板以了解更多详细情况。
IELTS BNC: 935 COCA: 759
sign
Proof and evidence: evidence, sign, suggestion...
Signs of how things are or what may happen in the future: sign, signal, indication...
Types of advertisement: ad, advert, advertisement...
General words for gestures and gesturing: action, body language, flourish...
General words for symbols and symbolism: signified, signifier, symbol...
Astrology: Aquarius, Aries, astrologer...
To write your name on something: sign, endorse, witness...
To employ someone: employ, appoint, take on...
To say something in a particular way: chirp, chorus, come on strong...

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