indicate
gb/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/ us/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/
A2
英语
~ 900
义项
0 个义项
动词
B1
action
1
show or point out something
To show or say something so that it is clear to others.
用法模式：
to indicate [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'indicate' with 'suggest' when talking about giving advice. 'Indicate' is about showing evidence or pointing out facts, not giving recommendations.
近义词
show (More general and can be visual or abstract.)
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point out (Often more direct and specific than 'indicate'.)
反义词
hide (To keep something from being seen or known.)
搭配
indicate clearly
|indicate a problem
|indicate the need
|indicate support
|indicate direction
主题
communication
|information
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The data indicate a rise in unemployment.
- She indicated the correct road to take.
- His tone indicated that he was upset.
- The report indicates a need for further research.
学习者例句
- The map indicates the location of the hotel.
- He indicated the door with his hand.
- The sign indicates where to park.
- Her face indicated she was happy.
动词
A2
action
2
signal with a gesture or device
To use your hand, head, lights, or another signal to tell someone something.
用法模式：
to indicate [direction/intention]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes forget that in driving contexts 'indicate' means using turn signals, not just pointing by hand.
近义词
signal (Common in driving and physical gestures; broader use than 'indicate'.)
反义词
ignore (To not give any sign or signal.)
搭配
indicate left
|indicate right
|indicate with a nod
主题
transportation
|communication
|daily_life
例句
- He indicated left before turning the car.
- She indicated the chair for him to sit in.
- The guard indicated that we should stop.
学习者例句
- I indicated right before I turned.
- She indicated the empty seat for me.
- He indicated with his hand to be quiet.
动词
formal
B2
action
3
suggest something is necessary
To say that something should be done because of facts or evidence.
用法模式：
to indicate that [action] is needed
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this formal usage with simply pointing out; here it has a sense of necessity based on evidence.
近义词
recommend (Implies giving advice based on judgment rather than evidence alone.)
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advocate (Stronger and more persuasive than 'indicate'.)
反义词
discourage (To advise against doing something.)
搭配
indicate treatment
|indicate surgery
|indicate further action
主题
medicine
|science
|decision-making
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The symptoms indicate immediate surgery.
- The test results indicate further investigation is required.
- This level of damage indicates replacing the whole system.
学习者例句
- The doctor indicated rest for two weeks.
- The test indicates we need more checks.
- The report indicated changes were needed.
语法
词典原形
indicate
IPA
GB/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/
US/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt/
音节与重音
in - dic - ate （3 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: indicate
- 3rd Person Singular: indicates
- Present Participle: indicating
- Past: indicated
词族
Forms
indicates
verb
indicating
verb
indicated
verb
Core family
indication
noun B1
Related words
indicator
noun B2
indicative
adjective
相关表达
indicate clearly
1/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt klˈɪɹli/
fixed phrase
show clearly or without doubt
To make something easy to understand or see by showing it well.
例句
- The results indicate clearly that more work is needed.
- She indicated clearly which option she preferred.
indicate direction
1/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
show which way to go
To give a sign, gesture, or instruction about where to move or travel.
例句
- The signs indicate direction to the nearest exit.
- He indicated direction with his arm.
indicate interest
1/ˈɪndɪkˌeɪt ˈɪntɚˌɛst/
fixed phrase
show that you are interested
To say or do something that shows you want to know more or be involved in something.
例句
- Several companies have indicated interest in the project.
- If you indicate interest, we will send you more details.