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indication

UK /ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/US /ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/

词源

源自拉丁语 'indicatio',意为‘指出’或‘显示’,由 'indicare'(指出)派生而来。

noun

❶ 指某种现象、行为或迹象所显示或暗示的内容,常用于表达某种信号或线索。

“There was no indication that he was lying.”

(没有任何迹象表明他在撒谎。)

“Dark clouds are an indication of rain.”

(乌云是下雨的征兆。)

❶ 在医学或科学领域,指某种治疗或行为的适用依据或指征。

“This drug is used for the indication of high blood pressure.”

(这种药物用于治疗高血压的指征。)

“The doctor reviewed the indications for surgery.”

(医生审查了手术的适应症。)

同义词:sign, signal, evidence, hint, clue

常见短语

give an indication — 提供某种线索或暗示,通常用于表达某人或某事传递了某种信息。

“The report gives an indication of future trends.”

(这份报告提供了未来趋势的线索。)

early indication — 早期迹象,指在事情发展初期显现的信号或征兆。

“Early indications show that the economy is improving.”

(早期迹象显示经济正在好转。)