denote
/dɪˈnəʊt/ · /dɪˈnoʊt/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6283 in the learning path
表示；指代
Definitions
v. To represent or indicate something.
表示；指代
Example
On this map, blue lines denote rivers and streams.
在这张地图上，蓝色线条表示河流和溪流。
In scientific diagrams, different colours often denote distinct materials, allowing readers to interpret complex structures more easily.
在科学示意图中，不同颜色通常代表不同材料，便于读者理解复杂结构。
Collocations
- denote a category
- denote a change
- be denoted by
Word family
- denotation (n.)
- denotative (adj.)
Synonyms
- indicate
- signify
- represent
Usage tip
常用于符号、颜色或词语表示某种含义。
FAQ
- What does denote mean?
- To represent or indicate something.
- How is denote pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈnəʊt/, US /dɪˈnoʊt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
