动词指示；表明；显示；指出网络象征；表示；预示
及物动词
1. His hesitation indicates unwillingness.
他的犹豫表明不愿意。
2. indicate的意思
2. The committee indicated that it might take action.
委员会表示可能采取行动。
3. I indicated that his help was not welcome.
我表示他的帮助不受欢迎。
4. A signpost indicated the right road for us to follow.
一个路标给我们指出应走的路。
5. The light above the elevator indicated that the elevator was then at the fifteenth floor.
电梯上方的灯指示那时电梯在十五楼。
1. 显示：另外还要提醒同学们不要忽略教材中Professor Guide 就学习任务所提供的feedback, 从中我们不但可以学会如何分析文学作品, 也能学很多有用的表达法. 像表达( express)了什么, 显示(indicate)了什么,充满(be filled with)了什么, 使用了什么 (employ) 等等.
2. 指出：而要使用指标来指出或显示某种存在的现象是因为该现象较为抽象,不易直接或不便测量,因而以另一种较可测量或观察的指标来指出(indicate)或表徵(represent)该现象.
3. indicate的意思
3. 表明：在过去的三十年中,(在)公立教育对特殊儿童显示出极大的兴趣,(就)表明(indicate)了我们社会的强烈情感,即(that)所有公民,无论情况怎样特殊,都应该有机会(deserve the opportunity)全面发展自己的能力.
1. 表明;说明
If one thing indicates another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists.
e.g. A survey of retired people has indicated that most are independent and enjoying life...
对退休人员的调查表明，大部分人都自食其力,享受生活。
e.g. Our vote today indicates a change in United States policy...
我们今天的选举表明了美国政策的一种变化。
2. 暗示
If you indicate an opinion, an intention, or a fact, you mention it in an indirect way.
e.g. Mr Rivers has indicated that he may resign...
里弗斯先生暗示他可能会辞职。
e.g. U.S. authorities have not yet indicated their monetary policy plans.
美国当局尚未透露他们的货币政策计划。
3. 指示;指出
If you indicate something to someone, you show them where it is, especially by pointing to it.
indicate
e.g. He indicated a chair. 'Sit down.'
他指着一把椅子说，“坐下。”
e.g. Pelham moved across to indicate a wall chart.
佩勒姆走过去指着一张挂图。
4. 是…的标志;象征;反映
If one thing indicates something else, it is a sign of that thing.
e.g. Dreams can help indicate your true feelings...
梦可以反映你的真实感情。
e.g. His language indicates a poor education.
他的言语反映出他没受过多少教育。
5. (仪器等)指示，显示
If a technical instrument indicates something, it shows a measurement or reading.
e.g. The needles that indicate your height are at the top right-hand corner...
显示你身高的指针在右上角。
e.g. The temperature gauge indicated that it was boiling.
温度计显示它在沸腾。
6. (驾车时)打转向灯指示转弯
When drivers indicate, they make lights flash on one side of their vehicle to show that they are going to turn in that direction.
e.g. He told us when to indicate and when to change gear.
他告诉我们何时打转向灯、何时换挡。
1. 表明;说明
If one thing indicates another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists.
e.g. A survey of retired people has indicated that most are independent and enjoying life...
对退休人员的调查表明，大部分人都自食其力,享受生活。
e.g. Our vote today indicates a change in United States policy...
我们今天的选举表明了美国政策的一种变化。
2. 暗示
If you indicate an opinion, an intention, or a fact, you mention it in an indirect way.
e.g. Mr Rivers has indicated that he may resign...
里弗斯先生暗示他可能会辞职。
e.g. U.S. authorities have not yet indicated their monetary policy plans.
美国当局尚未透露他们的货币政策计划。
3. 指示;指出
If you indicate something to someone, you show them where it is, especially by pointing to it.
indicate
e.g. He indicated a chair. 'Sit down.'
他指着一把椅子说，“坐下。”
e.g. Pelham moved across to indicate a wall chart.
佩勒姆走过去指着一张挂图。
4. 是…的标志;象征;反映
If one thing indicates something else, it is a sign of that thing.
e.g. Dreams can help indicate your true feelings...
梦可以反映你的真实感情。
e.g. His language indicates a poor education.
他的言语反映出他没受过多少教育。
5. (仪器等)指示，显示
If a technical instrument indicates something, it shows a measurement or reading.
e.g. The needles that indicate your height are at the top right-hand corner...
显示你身高的指针在右上角。
e.g. The temperature gauge indicated that it was boiling.
温度计显示它在沸腾。
6. (驾车时)打转向灯指示转弯
When drivers indicate, they make lights flash on one side of their vehicle to show that they are going to turn in that direction.
e.g. He told us when to indicate and when to change gear.
他告诉我们何时打转向灯、何时换挡。