show signs of
IPA/ʃˈəʊ sˈaɪnz ɒv/
IPA/ʃˈoʊ sˈaɪnz ʌv/
show signs of — idiom
1. to make it clear from clues or behaviour that a condition already exists or is s
1.慣用語B2
釋義
to make it clear from clues or behaviour that a condition already exists or is starting to happen.
例句
Doctors say the baby is showing signs of a chest infection.
show signs of + illness
After two dry weeks, the garden finally showed signs of new growth.
show signs of + change
Beatriz was showing signs of stress before the final exam.
The old bridge showed signs of cracking after the heavy trucks passed.
By Friday, Salma's ankle was showing signs of improvement.
同義詞
反義詞
- show no sign of
direct opposite when no evidence appears
文法句型
show signs of + noun
show signs of + -ing
用法筆記
Usually followed by a noun or -ing form naming the condition or change that is beginning to appear. Common objects include illness, damage, improvement, stress, and recovery.
常見錯誤
❌The patient showed signs for infection.
✅The patient showed signs of infection.
💡this expression takes 'of', not 'for'.