
signs
词源
源自拉丁语 'signum',意为“标记”或“符号”,后经古法语 'signe' 进入英语。
noun
❶ 指可见的标记、符号或信号,用于传达信息或指示方向,如路标、手势等。
“The road signs helped us find the way to the museum.”
(路标帮助我们找到了去博物馆的路。)
“She made signs to indicate she needed help.”
(她做手势表示需要帮助。)
❶ 指某种现象或行为,表明某事可能发生或存在,如疾病的症状或天气变化的预兆。
“Dark clouds are signs of an approaching storm.”
(乌云是暴风雨即将来临的征兆。)
“Fever and cough are common signs of the flu.”
(发烧和咳嗽是流感的常见症状。)
verb
❶ 指在文件或协议上写下自己的名字以表示同意、确认或授权。
“He signed the contract after reading it carefully.”
(他仔细阅读后签署了合同。)
“Please sign your name at the bottom of the page.”
(请在页面底部签上你的名字。)
❶ 指通过手势或动作传达信息,常用于手语交流。
“The deaf couple communicated by signing.”
(这对聋哑夫妇通过手语交流。)
“He signed to the waiter for the bill.”
(他向服务员打手势要账单。)
常见短语
signs of life — 指某物或某人显示出活动的迹象,常用于描述生物或系统的状态。
“The rescuers searched for signs of life in the rubble.”
(救援人员在废墟中寻找生命的迹象。)
show signs of — 表示某事物开始表现出某种特征或状态,常用于描述变化或发展。
“The plant shows signs of new growth.”
(这株植物显示出新生的迹象。)