sign
- v.签名;签字;签署; 签(名);署(名);和…签约(或应聘);示意;打手势;打手语
- n.标志;迹象;符号;标牌;征兆;招牌;指示牌;手势;预兆;示意的动作(或声音)
复数： signs 派生词： signer n. 过去式： signed 现在分词： signing 过去分词： signed 第三人称单数： signs
signnoun
显示 showing sth
迹象；征兆；预兆
an event, an action, a fact, etc. that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future
Headaches may be a sign of stress.
头痛可能是紧张的迹象。
There is no sign of John anywhere.
哪儿都没有约翰的影子。
Call the police at the first sign of trouble.
一有闹事的苗头就叫警察。
The gloomy weather shows no sign of improving.
阴沉的天气没有丝毫转晴的迹象。
Her work is showing some signs of improvement.
她的工作出现了一些改进的迹象。
The fact that he didn't say ‘no’ immediately is a good sign .
他没有马上拒绝，这是好征兆。
If an interview is too easy, it's a sure sign that you haven't got the job.
如果面试太简单，那必定表示你没得到那份工作。
There was no sign of life in the house (= there seemed to be nobody there) .
那座房子没有一点住人的迹象。
If I had noticed the warning signs , none of this would have happened.
如果我注意到了那些预警征兆，这种事就一桩也不会发生了。
提供信息；用以提醒 for information/warning
招牌；标牌；指示牌；标志
a piece of paper, wood or metal that has writing or a picture on it that gives you information, instructions, a warning, etc.
a road/traffic sign
道路 / 交通标志
a shop/pub sign
商店 / 酒吧招牌
The sign on the wall said ‘Now wash your hands’.
墙上的牌子上写着“请洗手”。
Follow the signs for the city centre.
按照标牌的指示到市中心。
动作；声音 movement/sound
示意的动作（或声音）；手势
a movement or sound that you make to tell sb sth
He gave a thumbs-up sign .
他竖起了大拇指表示赞同。
She nodded as a sign for us to sit down.
她点头示意我们坐下。
符号 symbol
符号；记号
a mark used to represent sth, especially in mathematics
a plus/minus sign (+/–)
加 / 减号
a dollar/pound sign ($/£)
元 / 英镑的符号
星座 star sign
What sign are you?
你属什么星座？
something that you feel shows what things are like now, especially how bad they are
verb
姓名 your name
签（名）；署（名）；签字；签署
to write your name on a document, letter, etc. to show that you have written it, that you agree with what it says, or that it is genuine
Sign here, please.
请在这里签名。
Sign your name here, please.
请在这里签名。
You haven't signed the letter.
这封信您还没有署名。
to sign a cheque
在支票上签字
The treaty was signed on 24 March.
条约是3月24日签订的。
The player was signing autographs for a group of fans.
这名队员正在为一群球迷签名。
He signed himself ‘Jimmy’.
他署名“吉米”。
合同 contract
和…签约（或应聘）
to arrange for sb, for example a sports player or musician, to sign a contract agreeing to work for your company; to sign a contract agreeing to work for a company
United have just signed a new goalie.
联队最近和一名新守门员签约。
He signed for United yesterday.
昨天他和联队签了约。
The band signed with Virgin Records.
乐队同维京唱片公司签了约。
做出动作；发出声音 make movement/sound
示意；打手势
to make a request or tell sb to do sth by using a sign, especially a hand movement
The hotel manager signed to the porter to pick up my case.
旅馆经理示意行李工替我拿箱子。
对聋人 for deaf person
打手语
to use sign language to communicate with sb
She learnt to sign to help her deaf child.
为帮助她耳聋的孩子，她学会了手语。
An increasing number of plays are now being signed.
现在越来越多的戏剧配上了手语。
the signers of the petition
在请愿书上签名的人
signers communicating information to deaf people
向聋人传递信息的手语译员
definite, because all the legal documents have been signed
to sign a document to show that you have agreed to buy sth or do sth
只要大笔一挥签个字，这车就归你了。
Just sign on the dotted line and the car is yours.
to make a promise never to drink alcohol
签字放弃，签字让与（权利或财产）
to lose your rights or property by signing a document
签收
to sign a document to show that you have received sth
签到 / 退；替…签到 / 签退
to write your/sb's name when you arrive at or leave an office, a club, etc.
All visitors must sign in on arrival.
来客均须签到。
You must sign guests out when they leave the club.
客人离开俱乐部时，你必须为他们签退。
签字认可；签名赞同
to give your formal approval to sth, by signing your name
批准
to express your approval of sth formally and definitely
The President hasn't signed off on this report.
这份报告总统尚未批准。
办理失业登记（以领取失业救济金）
to sign a form stating that you are an unemployed person so that you can receive payment from the government
（使）签约受雇（或入伍）
to sign a form or contract which says that you agree to do a job or become a soldier; to persuade sb to sign a form or contract like this
He signed on for five years in the army.
他签了在部队服役五年的合同。
The company has signed up three top models for the fashion show.
为时装表演，公司签约聘了三名顶尖模特儿。
签字转让（权利或财产）
to give your rights or property to sb else by signing a document
She has signed the house over to her daughter.
她签署了转让手续，把房子过到女儿名下。
报名（参加课程）
to arrange to do a course of study by adding your name to the list of people doing it
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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N-COUNT 符号;记号
A sign is a mark or shape that always has a particular meaning, for example in mathematics or music.Equations are generally written with a two-bar equals sign.
等式通常用两道横的等号来表示。
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N-COUNT (示意的)动作，姿势，手势
A sign is a movement of your arms, hands, or head which is intended to have a particular meaning.They gave Lavalle the thumbs-up sign...
他们对拉瓦列竖起了大拇指。
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VERB 打手势语;为(节目或表演)配手语
If you sign, you communicate with someone using sign language. If a programme or performance is signed, someone uses sign language so that deaf people can understand it.All programmes will be either 'signed' or subtitled...
所有节目要么要配手语要么要打字幕。
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N-COUNT 招牌;标牌;指示牌;告示牌;标志
A sign is a piece of wood, metal, or plastic with words or pictures on it. Signs give you information about something, or give you a warning or an instruction....a sign saying that the highway was closed because of snow.
声明公路因大雪而关闭的告示牌
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N-VAR 迹象;征兆;表象;痕迹
If there is a sign of something, there is something which shows that it exists or is happening.They are prepared to hand back a hundred prisoners of war a day as a sign of good will...
他们准备每日遣返100名战俘以示友好。
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VERB 在…上签名;在…上签字;签署
When you sign a document, you write your name on it, usually at the end or in a special space. You do this to indicate that you have written the document, that you agree with what is written, or that you were present as a witness.World leaders are expected to sign a treaty pledging to increase environmental protection...
世界各国首脑预计会签署一份承诺加强环境保护的协定。
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V-ERG (和…)签约
If an organization signs someone or if someone signs for an organization, they sign a contract agreeing to work for that organization for a specified period of time.The Minnesota Vikings signed Herschel Walker from the Dallas Cowboys...
明尼苏达维京人队签下了来自达拉斯牛仔队的赫舍尔·沃克。
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N-COUNT (黄道十二宫的)宫，星座
In astrology, a sign or a sign of the zodiac is one of the twelve areas into which the heavens are divided.The New Moon takes place in your opposite sign of Libra on the 15th.
15 日新月会移至你对面的天秤宫。
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PHRASE 不见…的踪影
If you say that there is no sign of someone, you mean that they have not yet arrived, although you are expecting them to come.The London train was on time, but there was no sign of my Finnish friend.
伦敦的火车准点到达，却不见我那芬兰朋友的踪影。
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PHRASE 已签字盖章的;已成定局的
If you say that an agreement is signed and sealed, or signed, sealed and delivered, you mean that it is absolutely definite because everyone involved has signed all the legal documents.The Chancellor had been hoping to have an agreement signed and sealed by the end of this week...
财政大臣一直期望这周末前能敲定一份协议。
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to sign one's own death warrant→ see:death warrant
noun
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- structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
- the highway was lined with signboards
- Synonym: signboard
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- a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
- he showed signs of strain
- they welcomed the signs of spring
- Synonym: mark
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- any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
- signals from the boat suddenly stopped
- Synonym: signal signaling
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- a public display of a message
- he posted signs in all the shop windows
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- a character indicating a relation between quantities
- don't forget the minus sign
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- a gesture that is part of a sign language
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- a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified
- The bond between the signifier and the signified is arbitrary"--de Saussur
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- an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
- he hoped it was an augury
- it was a sign from God
- Synonym: augury foretoken preindication
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- (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
- Synonym: sign of the zodiac star sign mansion house planetary house
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- having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges)
- he got the polarity of the battery reversed
- charges of opposite sign
- Synonym: polarity
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- (medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease
- there were no signs of asphyxiation
verb
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- make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection;consecrate
- Synonym: bless
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- be engaged by a written agreement
- He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18
- The soprano signed to sing the new opera
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- communicate in sign language
- I don't know how to sign, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousin
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- mark with one's signature;write one's name (on)
- She signed the letter and sent it off
- Please sign here
- Synonym: subscribe
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- communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
- He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture
- The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu
- Synonym: signal signalize signalise
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- place signs, as along a road
- sign an intersection
- This road has been signed
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- engage by written agreement
- They signed two new pitchers for the next season
- Synonym: contract sign on sign up
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- approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
- All parties ratified the peace treaty
- Have you signed your contract yet?
- Synonym: ratify
数据来源：WordNet
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Sign here , please .
请在这里签名。
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Visitors are kindly requested to sign the book .
敬请参观者在这本册子上签名。
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Make sure that sign 's the right way up .
一定不要把这招牌挂颠倒了。
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The body was cold and showed no signs of life .
那躯体冰凉，显现不出有生命的迹象。
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Please initial each page and sign in the space provided .
请在每一页上用姓名的首字母签署并在规定的空白处签字。
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Take the first road on the left and then follow the signs .
走左边的第一条路，然后循着路标走。
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Sign your name on the form where I 've put a cross .
在表格上我打叉的地方签上你的名字。
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The company has signed up three top models for the fashion show .
为时装表演，公司签约聘了三名顶尖模特儿。
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An increasing number of plays are now being signed .
现在越来越多的戏剧配上了手语。
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It 's a sure sign of economic recovery .
这是经济复苏的确切迹象。
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Check the terms of the policy before you sign .
仔细阅读保险单的条款后再签字。
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Call the police at the first sign of trouble .
一有闹事的苗头就叫警察。
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I had no choice but to sign the contract .
我别无选择，只好签了合同。
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The wing of the plane showed signs of metal fatigue .
机翼显示出金属疲劳的迹象。
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Those who could not write signed with a cross .
不会写字的人画十字代替签名。
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You must sign guests out when they leave the club .
客人离开俱乐部时，你必须为他们签退。
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The sign must be taken down .
这个指示牌一定要摘下来。
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Sales figures continue to show signs of improvement .
销售额持续显示出增加的迹象。
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His shoes were beginning to show signs of wear .
他那双鞋看样子快穿坏了。
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Sign your name in the blank space below .
把名字签在下面的空白处。
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Could you sign the hotel register please , sir ?
先生，请在酒店登记簿上签字好吗？
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He watched for signs of activity in the house .
他注视着那所房子里的动静。
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Make sure you inspect the goods before signing for them .
要确保在签收货物之前进行检验。
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Your proxy will need to sign the form on your behalf .
你的代理人将须代表你在表格上签字。
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The two sides signed a peace accord last July .
在刚过去的七月，双方签订了和平条约。
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The form must be signed by next of kin .
这表格必须由最近亲签字。
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The President hasn 't signed off on this report .
这份报告总统尚未批准。
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The sign said ' Danger : falling rocks ' .
警示牌上写着“危险：前有滚石”。
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The sign on the wall said ' Now wash your hands ' .
墙上的牌子上写着“请洗手”。
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They are on the verge of signing a new contract .
他们即将签订一份新的合同。
指在文件、合同、签到簿等上签名，表示同意、批准或出席，或在作品上署名，表示是某人所作。
He signed his name on the paper/check.
他在文件/支票上签了字。
Both sides are ready to sign the contract.
双方准备签署合同。
The painting isn't signed so we don't know who it's by.
这幅画没有签名，不知道是谁画的。
指名人在书籍、照片等上签名。
The book is ready to be autographed by the writer.
已准备好书让作者在上面签名。
He's got a basketball autographed by the whole team.
他得到了一个有全体队员签名的篮球。
指在支票、票据等背面签名。
She has already endorsed the check.
她已在这支票背面签名。
The bill needs to be endorsed.
该票据需要背书。
指写下来或印在物体上的记号。
Make a mark at the margin.
在页边做个记号。
Why does this piece of silver bear his mark?
为什么这件银器上有他的印记？
指具有某种特殊含义的记号或形状。
￡ is the sign for the British pound.
￡是表示英镑的符号。
'+' is the plus sign.
“+”表示加号。
指表示声音、数量、化学物质等的字母、数字或记号。
These are the phonetic symbols.
这些都是语音符号。
What is the chemical symbol for iron?
铁的化学符号是哪个？
指某人、某物曾经出现或存在过的迹象。
The police found some traces of the robbers.
警方已经找到强盗的一些踪迹。
The killer disappeared without a trace.
杀手消失得无影无踪。
There was no trace of any drugs in his blood.
他的血液中未有毒品存在的任何迹象。
指帮助弄清事情缘由或帮助破案、解开谜团的线索。
At last she found a clue to the puzzle.
最后她找到了解开那个谜的头绪。
Are there any clues we can use to find the murderer?
有我们能用来找到凶手的线索吗？
We have no clue as to where she went after she left home.
我们对她离家后去往何处毫无线索。
指某事属实、即将发生或存在着的迹象。
Dark clouds are the sign of heavy rain.
乌云是大雨将至的预兆。
At the first sign of danger, the submarine will submerge.
一有危险迹象，潜艇就会潜入水中。
There was no sign of a roadblock.
那儿没有设置路障的迹象。
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