signified

• 名词，指语言符号（如词语）所表示的概念、意义或思想内容，与表示符号形式的“能指”相对。在索绪尔符号学中，指符号所承载的意义层面。

A noun referring to the concept, meaning, or mental representation that a linguistic sign (such as a word) refers to, as opposed to the signifier (the form of the word itself).

1. Linguistic conceptC2formal

   The concept or meaning that a sign (such as a word) refers to, as opposed to the signifier (the form of the word).

   所指

   • In semiotics, the signified is the mental concept evoked by a word.
   • The signified of the word 'tree' is the idea of a tall plant with a trunk.
   • Saussure distinguished between the signifier and the signified.

   同义词conceptcontentmeaningsense

• 动词，表示意味着、代表或象征某事物，也可表示用手势、表情、话语等传达意思或表明态度。

A verb used to indicate or represent something, to be a sign or symbol of something, or to convey meaning.

1. Indicate or meanB2formal

   To be a sign or symbol of something; to represent or convey meaning.

   表示

   • A red light signifies that you must stop.
   • His silence signified his agreement with the plan.
   • The symbol signifies peace and unity.

   同义词betokenconveydenoteexpressimplyindicatemeanrepresentsignal

2. Be important or matterB2formal

   To have importance or significance in a particular context.

   具有重要意义

   • Her opinion signifies a lot in this decision.
   • The details of the contract signify greatly for the company.
   • What he said signifies little to the overall outcome.

   同义词countimportmatterweigh