indicate
/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #5345 in the learning path
表明；显示
Definitions
v. to show that something exists or is likely
表明；显示
v. to direct attention to something, often by pointing
指出；指示
Example
These dark clouds indicate that rain is coming.
这些乌云表明快要下雨了。
Recent surveys indicate that affordable housing remains a major concern for young adults in urban areas.
近期调查表明，经济适用住房仍是城市年轻人十分关心的问题。
Collocations
- indicate a need
- clearly indicate
- indicate that
Word family
- indication (n.)
- indicator (n.)
- indicative (adj.)
Synonyms
- show
- signal
Usage tip
表示“表明……”时，常接that从句。
FAQ
- What does indicate mean?
- to show that something exists or is likely to direct attention to something, often by pointing
- How is indicate pronounced?
- UK /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/, US /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
