What does indicative mean?

Showing that something exists or is likely to be true. Describing verb forms used for statements of fact or questions.

How is indicative pronounced?

UK /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/, US /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/.

/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

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表明……的；指示性的

adj. Showing that something exists or is likely to be true.

表明……的；指示性的

adj. Describing verb forms used for statements of fact or questions.

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These dark clouds are indicative of an approaching storm.

这些乌云预示着暴风雨即将到来。

Rising demand for public transport may be indicative of changing attitudes towards car ownership in urban areas.

公共交通需求的上升可能表明，城市居民对拥有私家车的态度正在改变。

常用be indicative of，表示“是……的迹象”。

What does indicative mean?: Showing that something exists or is likely to be true. Describing verb forms used for statements of fact or questions.
How is indicative pronounced?: UK /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/, US /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.