indicate

• 表示指示、显示或暗示某事物的动词，常作为标志或证据。

A verb used to point out, show, or suggest something, often as a sign or evidence.

1. Show or point outB1formal

   To point out or show something clearly.

   表明

   • The sign indicates the direction to the nearest hospital.
   • She indicated the correct answer on the test paper.
   • The map indicates the location of the treasure.

   同义词denotepoint outshowsignalsignifyspecify

   反义词concealhidemasksuppress

2. B1formal

   To suggest or imply something without stating it directly.

   暗示

   • His silence indicated that he was not happy with the decision.
   • The data indicates a rise in sales this quarter.
   • Her tone indicated she was annoyed.

   同义词betokenconnotehintimplyinsinuateintimatesignalsuggest

   反义词declareexplicitstate

3. Be a sign ofB1formal

   To be a sign or symptom of something.

   表明

   • A fever often indicates an infection.
   • Dark clouds indicate that a storm is coming.
   • The results indicate a need for further research.

   同义词bespeakbetokendenoteevidenceimplymarksignifysuggest