indication
- n.指示;表明;显示;标示;象征
复数： indications
indicat(e) 指示 + -ion 行为,状态
indicationnoun
表明；标示；显示；象征
a remark or sign that shows that sth is happening or what sb is thinking or feeling
They gave no indication of how the work should be done.
他们根本没说明这项工作该怎样做。
There are clear indications that the economy is improving.
有明显的迹象显示经济已开始好转。
All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned.
从所有的迹象看，交易将按计划进行。
He shows every indication (= clear signs) of wanting to accept the post.
他显然想接受这个职位。
These are all words for an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future.以上各词均指迹象、征兆、预兆。
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。
( rather formal ) a remark or sign that shows that sth is happening or what sb is thinking or feeling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。
An indication often comes in the form of sth that sb says, while a sign is usually sth that happens or sth that sb does. |
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。
a person, object or event that represents a more general quality or situation指象征：
The dove is a universal symbol of peace.
鸽子是和平的共同象征。
( rather formal ) a sign that shows you what sth is like or how a situation is changing指指示信号、标志、迹象：
the economic indicators
经济指标
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。
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. |
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- a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument
- he could not believe the meter reading
- the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm
- Synonym: reading meter reading
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- something (as a course of action) that is indicated as expedient or necessary
- there were indications that it was time to leave
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- something that serves to indicate or suggest
- an indication of foul play
- indications of strain
- symptoms are the prime indicants of disease
- Synonym: indicant
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- (medicine) a reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure
- the presence of bacterial infection was an indication for the use of antibiotics
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- the act of indicating or pointing out by name
- Synonym: denotation
数据来源：WordNet
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A thermometer gives indication of changes on temperature .
温度计指示温度变化。
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Dark blues may be foreboding , or an indication of worry or fear .
暗蓝色可能是预感，或指示着担忧或恐惧。
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They gave no indication of how the work should be done .
他们根本没说明这项工作该怎样做。
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There are clear indications that the economy is improving .
有明显的迹象显示经济已开始好转。
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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。
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He shows every indication of wanting to accept the post .
他显然想接受这个职位。
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All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned .
从所有的迹象看，交易将按计划进行。
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This is a much better indication of what a school is really like
这是显示学校真面貌的一个更加精确的指标。
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There is no indication which way the vote could go
没有迹象表明投票结果会怎样。
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There are no indications that standard security arrangements were at fault .
没有迹象表明例行的保安措施存在问题。
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All the indications are that we are going to receive reasonable support from abroad
所有迹象都表明，我们将从国外获得有力支持。
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He gave no indication that he was ready to compromise .
他没有妥协的意思。
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There are also indications that a major tank battle may be shaping up for tonight
也有迹象表明今晚可能会发生大规模的坦克战。
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I cannot come to a decision about it now or even give any indication of my own views
现在我无法对此作出决定，甚至就连自己是什么观点也不能作任何暗示。
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Wall Street seems to be ignoring other indications that consumers are spending less .
华尔街似乎忽略了消费者花销正在减少的其他一些征兆。
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If she had noticed her father 's entrance , she gave no indication .
就算她已经注意到了父亲的到来，她也会不动声色。
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This is by no means an exhaustive list but it gives an indication of the many projects taking place
这绝称不上是详尽无遗的清单，但是列出了很多正在进行的项目。
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The early indications look encouraging
开初的迹象看起来令人鼓舞。
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He searched Hill 's impassive face for some indication that he understood
他盯着希尔毫无表情的面孔，寻找着表明他已明白的些许迹象。
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Elgar supplied his works with precise indications of tempo .
埃尔加给自己的作品标上了精确的节奏标记。
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There had been no indication of either breathlessness or any loss of mental faculties right until his death .
他去世前并未出现呼吸困难或意识不清的迹象。
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There had been no indication of any loss of mental faculties . His whole life had nevertheless been clouded with a series of illnesses .
没有迹象显示他的智力受到了损害，但是他的一生却是疾病缠身。
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There seems to be every indication that there will be an earthquake .
所有迹象似乎都表明将要发生地震。
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The study found many indications that the economy was in a recession .
那项研究发现了经济正在衰退的许多迹象。
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There is every indication that the situation will take a favourable turn .
各种迹象都表明形势将好转。
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Did he give you any indication of his feelings ?
他向你表示了自己的感情了吗？
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There are indications that the weather will change .
有迹象表明天气要变。
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There is every indication that they will continue to be a basic part of every control engineer 's tool kit for many years to come .
各种迹象表明，在今后的很多年中，它们仍将是每个控制工程师的一套基本工具。
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Average starting salaries give a clear indication of what type of training society needs its new workers to have .
平均起点工资为社会需要劳动者接受什么样的培训提供了明确的提示。
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There was every indication that she was just another American teenager without much of a future ．
种种迹象表明,她只是又一个前途渺茫的美国青少年。
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