indicate
verb uk/ˈɪn.dɪ.keɪt/ us/ˈɪn.də.keɪt/
(SHOW)
B2 [ T ]标示；表明；显示；暗示
to show, point, or make clear in another way
Exploratory investigations have indicated large amounts of oil below the sea bed. 勘测调查表明海床下有大量的石油。
[ + question word ] Please indicate which free gift you would like to receive. 请标出你想要哪种免费礼物。
[ + (that) ] She indicated to me (that) she didn't want me to say anything. 她向我表示希望我什么都不要说。
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- Please indicate which free gift you would like to receive.
- Our survey indicates that one in four children is bullied at school.
- "How tall is he next to you?" "Oh, about so big, " she said, indicating the level of her neck.
- Various studies indicate that some forms of alternative medicine are extremely effective.
- Her reply indicated a very full understanding of the current situation.
(SIGNAL)
[ I or T ] UK打转向灯指示（车行方向）
to show other road users that you intend to turn left or right when you are driving a vehicle
[ T ]标示，显示
When a device indicates a value or change, it signals it.
The gauge indicates a temperature below freezing. 测量器显示温度在冰点以下。
(SUGGEST)
[ T ] medical specialized被建议;有必要
to suggest something as being suitable
Antihistamine is indicated for this patient as a treatment for her allergies. 建议用抗组胺药来治疗这名病人的过敏症。
humorous I'm so hot and tired - I think a long cool drink is indicated! 我又热又累——需要来一大杯冷饮！