
signed
词源
源自中古英语'signen',来自古法语'signer',最终源于拉丁语'signare'(做标记),与'signum'(记号、标志)相关。
adjective
❶ 指文件、合同等已经由相关方签名确认的,具有法律效力的状态。
“The signed contract was sent back to the company.”
(已签署的合同被寄回公司。)
“Please return the signed form by Friday.”
(请在周五前将签好的表格返还。)
verb
❶ 表示在文件、信件等上写下自己的名字以示同意或确认的行为。
“He signed the check and handed it to the waiter.”
(他在支票上签名后递给服务员。)
“The artist signed all the copies of her new book.”
(这位艺术家在她新书的所有副本上都签了名。)
❶ 指通过手势或动作进行交流,常用于手语沟通的场景。
“The deaf couple signed to each other across the room.”
(那对聋哑夫妇在房间两端用手语交流。)
“He signed that he wanted to leave early.”
(他用手势表示想提前离开。)
常见短语
signed and sealed — 表示文件已正式签署并加盖印章,强调程序的完整性和法律效力。
“The deal was signed and sealed yesterday.”
(这笔交易昨天已正式签署完成。)
signed off on — 表示经负责人审查后正式批准或同意某项决定或文件。
“The manager signed off on the new project proposal.”
(经理批准了新的项目提案。)