indication
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++in·di·ca·tion /ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ ●●○ S3 W3 AWL noun [countable, uncountable] SIGN/INDICATIONa sign, remark, event etc that shows what is happening, what someone is thinking or feeling, or what is true 迹象；标示indication of Dark green leaves are a good indication of healthy roots. 深绿色的树叶充分表明树根长势良好。 He gave no indication at all of his own feelings. 他一点也没有显露自己的感情。 Could you give me some indication as to when I am likely to receive a reply? 你能给我透露一下什么时候我能收到回复吗？indication (that) Taking a career history along with you will be a clear indication that you are well organized. 随身携带履历表，这能清楚表明你做事很有条理。 Indications are that the situation hasn’t improved much. 迹象表明局势并没有多大好转。 There is every indication (=there are very clear signs) that it is true. 很明显这是真的。► see thesaurus at signExamples from the Corpus
indication• An added indication is the percentage of the transitions that are found in the corpus only once.• Is a period of living together any indication of how the marriage will fare?• All our figures, therefore, are no more than approximate indications.• In fact, there are indications that the Louisiana leg may contain larger reserves than the western leg in Texas.• There are indications that the Labour Party will win the next election.• Early indications are that most viewers are watching something else.• The two parties have shown every indication of a willingness to compromise.• The first indication that a person requires accommodation is through a request for a reservation.• The daily pollen count can give a good indication of the amount of allergens in the air.• In fact, no indication that anyone was staying there at all.• If she knew what was going on outside, she gave no indication of it.• There was no indication of forced entry to the building.• He realizes that the game will not be a true indication of what he can do.indication of• Dark green leaves are a good indication of healthy roots.in·di·ca·tion nounChineseSyllable
what shows that etc remark, sign, Corpus event a
indication
in‧di‧ca‧tion S3 W3 AC /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən, ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun [uncountable and countable]a sign, remark, event etc that shows what is happening, what someone is thinking or feeling, or what is true
indication of
Dark green leaves are a good indication of healthy roots.
He gave no indication at all of his own feelings.
Could you give me some indication as to when I am likely to receive a reply?
indication (that)
Taking a career history along with you will be a clear indication that you are well organized.
Indications are that the situation hasn’t improved much.
There is every indication (=there are very clear signs) that it is true.
▪ sign [countable] an event, fact etc that shows that something is happening or that something is true or exists: The curtains were still drawn and there was no sign of activity. | A score of 80 or more is a sign that you are doing very well.
▪indication [countable] a sign. Indication is more formal than sign: Recently there have been several indications of improving relations. | There was no indication the killings were related to the drug trade.
▪evidence [uncountable] facts or signs that show clearly that something exists or is true, especially something that you are trying to prove: Scientists are hoping to find evidence that there was once life on Mars. | There was not enough evidence to convict him of the murder.
▪symptom [countable] a sign that someone has an illness or that a serious problem exists: The first symptoms are tiredness and loss of weight. | Is this a symptom of the decay of Western civilization?
▪indicator [countable] a sign that shows you what is happening or what is true – used about a process, or about the state or level of something: There are a number of indicators of economic slowdown. | The tests are considered a good indicator of intelligence.
▪signal [countable] a sign that shows that you should do something, or that you have a particular attitude: Severe chest pain is a warning signal that cannot be ignored. | Legalizing drugs could send the wrong signal to young people.
▪mark [countable] a sign, especially that you respect or honour someone: People stood in silence as a mark of respect. | It was a mark of her popularity that so many colleagues and friends attended the presentation.
in‧di‧ca‧tion S3 W3 AC /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən, ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun [uncountable and countable]a sign, remark, event etc that shows what is happening, what someone is thinking or feeling, or what is trueindication of
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sign an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future 指迹象、征兆、预兆 ：◆ Headaches may be a sign of stress. 头痛可能是紧张的迹象。 indication ( a remark or sign that shows that sth is happening or what sb is thinking or feelingrather
指标示、象征 ：◆ They gave no indication as to how the work should be done.他们根本没说明这项工作该怎样做。
sign or indication? 用 sign 还是 indication？
symptom a change in your body or mind that shows that you are not healthy; a sign that sth exists, especially sth bad 指症状、征候、征兆 ：◆ Symptoms include a sore throat. 症状包括嗓子疼。 ◆ The rise in inflation was just one symptom of the poor state of the economy. 通胀上升不过是经济不景气的一个征候。 symbol a person, object or event that represents a more general quality or situation 指象征 ：◆ The dove is a universal symbol of peace. 鸽子普遍象征着和平。 indicator ( a sign that shows you what sth is like or how a situation is changingrather
指指示信号、标志、迹象 ：◆ the economic indicators 经济指标 signal an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future 指标志、预示、信号 ：◆ Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems. 胸部疼痛可能是心脏病的报警信号。
sign or signal? 用 sign 还是 signal？
Signal is often used to talk about an event, action or fact that suggests to sb that they should do sth.Sign is not usually used in this way.* signal 常用以指应该采取行动的暗号、信号；sign 通常不用于此义 ：◆ Reducing prison sentences would send the wrong signs to criminals.
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a(n) sign/indication/symptom/symbol/indicator/signal of stha(n) sign/indication/symptom/indicator/signal that… a clear sign/indication/symptom/symbol/indicator/signalan obvious sign/indication/symptom/symbol/indicatoran early sign/indication/symptom/indicator/signalan outward sign/indication/symbolto give a(n) sign/indication/signal