signify
verb (formal)- [transitive]
to be a sign of something 表示；说明；预示 - signify something
This decision signified a radical change in their policies. 这个决定表明了他们的政策发生了根本的变化。 What does the term ‘patrician’ signify? “贵族”一词有什么含义？ - signify that…
This mark signifies that the products conform to an approved standard. 这个标志说明这些产品符合指定的标准。 The white belt signifies that he's an absolute beginner. 白腰带表示他完全是个新手。
- signify something
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to do something to make your feelings, intentions, etc. known 表达，表示，显示（感情、意愿等） - signify something
She signified her approval with a smile. 她笑了笑表示赞同。 The jury signify their verdict by a show of hands. 陪审团举手示意他们的裁决。 In 2007 Spain signified its desire to join the Council. 2007年，西班牙表示希望加入理事会。 - signify that…
He nodded to signify that he agreed. 他点头表示同意。
- signify something
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(usually used in questions or negative sentences 通常用于疑问句或否定句 to be important or to matter 具有重要性；要紧
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French signifier, from Latin significare ‘indicate, portend’, from signum ‘token’.