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源自晚期拉丁语 'signum'(标记、信号),通过古法语 'signaler' 进入英语,后缀 '-ed' 表示过去式或过去分词。
❶ 用信号或动作传达信息,通常通过手势、灯光或声音等方式表示某种意图或指示。
“The policeman signalled for the car to stop.”
(警察示意那辆车停下。)
“She signalled to me with a wink.”
(她对我眨眨眼示意。)
❶ 预示或表明某事即将发生或存在某种状态,常用于抽象概念。
“The dark clouds signalled an approaching storm.”
(乌云预示着暴风雨即将来临。)
“Her smile signalled that she was happy with the result.”
(她的微笑表明她对结果很满意。)
signalled out — 特别指出或挑选某人或某物,通常带有强调或关注的意味。
“The teacher signalled out the best essay in class.”
(老师在班上特别表扬了最好的那篇作文。)