indicate

UK //ˈɪn.dɪ.keɪt//US //ˈɪn.də.keɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'indicatus'，意为‘指出’或‘显示’，由 'in-'（向）和 'dicare'（宣布）组成。

❶ 通过手势、标志或行为等方式，明确地展示或表达某种信息或意图。

“The arrow indicates the direction to the exit.”

（箭头指示了出口的方向。）

“She indicated her agreement by nodding her head.”

（她通过点头表示同意。）

同义词:show, demonstrate, point out, suggest, reveal

as indicated by — 用于说明某事物或情况是由特定证据或迹象所支持的。

“As indicated by the data, sales have increased significantly.”

（如数据所示，销售额显著增长。）