signify
verb formal uk/ˈsɪɡ.nɪ.faɪ/ us/ˈsɪɡ.nə.faɪ/
(MEAN)
[ T ]表示;意味着
to be a sign of something; to mean
Nobody really knows what the marks on the ancient stones signify. 没人真正知道那些古代石头上的记号代表什么含义。
[ + that ] The number 30 on a road sign signifies that the speed limit is 30 miles an hour. 路标上的数字30表示时速限定为30英里。
(MAKE KNOWN)
[ T ]使知道；表明
to make something known; to show
She signified her agreement by nodding her head. 她点头表示同意。
[ + (that) ] She signified (that) she was in agreement by nodding her head. 她点头表示同意。
(BE IMPORTANT)
[ I ]很重要，要紧
to have importance or to matter
Don't worry about being late - it doesn't signify. 别担心迟到——不要紧。