indicate
/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈin-də-ˌkāt/ (ame, mw)
indicate — 動詞
- indicatepresent simple I / you / we / they
- indicateshe / she / it
- indicatedpast simple
- indicating-ing form
1. to make a fact, situation, or future event known by providing evidence, by point
顯示；指出
顯示真實性或指向事物
to make a fact, situation, or future event known by providing evidence, by pointing it out, or by serving as a sign of it
The latest survey indicates that most people support the new policy.
最新的調查顯示，大多數民眾支持這項新政策。
indicate + that-clause for showing evidence
Eli pointed to the chart and indicated the part with the highest sales.
Eli 指著圖表，指出銷售量最高的部分。
indicate + noun phrase for pointing out
Dark clouds on the horizon usually indicate that a storm is coming.
天邊的烏雲通常表示暴風雨即將來臨。
In her email, Trang indicated that she might arrive late for the meeting.
Trang 在電子郵件中暗示她可能會遲到。
The sign on the door clearly indicated the exit route during a fire.
門上的標示清楚標明了火災時的逃生路線。
- show
more general; 'show' can be physical or abstract; 'indicate' often implies indirect evidence
- suggest
weaker than 'indicate'; 'suggest' leaves more room for doubt
- demonstrate
stronger than 'indicate'; 'demonstrate' implies clear proof rather than just a sign
- point to
more figurative; common in discussions of evidence (e.g. 'the data points to...')
文法句型
indicate + that-clause
indicate + noun phrase
indicate + wh-clause
indicate + where/what/when
用法筆記
Also used with a wh-clause: 'The diagram indicates how the parts fit together.' The sense covers both physical pointing and abstract showing through data, signs, or words.
常見錯誤
2. to make other drivers aware of your plan to turn by using your vehicle's lights
打方向燈
用燈號表示車輛轉彎
to make other drivers aware of your plan to turn by using your vehicle's lights or a hand signal
Tunde indicated left before turning into the narrow lane.
Tunde 在轉進小巷前打了左方向燈。
indicate + left/right (intransitive)
Drivers in the UK must indicate right when leaving a roundabout.
在英國，駕駛員駛出圓環時必須打右方向燈。
indicate + direction (intransitive)
Arjun forgot to indicate his turn, so the car behind had to slow down suddenly.
Arjun 忘了打方向燈，後面的車只好緊急減速。
The cyclist indicated her turn by raising her left arm.
那位自行車騎士舉起左手，表示她要轉彎。
Always indicate your intention clearly when changing lanes on the motorway.
在高速公路上變換車道時，一定要打方向燈表明你的意圖。
- signal
more common in American English; 'signal' can also refer to the light itself (noun)
文法句型
indicate + noun phrase (direction)
indicate + that-clause
indicate (no object)
用法筆記
Commonly used without an object in British English ('Don't forget to indicate!'). In American English, 'signal' or 'use your turn signal' is more frequent than 'indicate' for this sense.
常見錯誤
3. to display a specific value, reading, or level on a gauge, meter, screen, or oth
顯示（數值）
儀器顯示特定數值
to display a specific value, reading, or level on a gauge, meter, screen, or other measuring instrument
The thermometer indicated a temperature of thirty-eight degrees Celsius.
體溫計顯示溫度為攝氏三十八度。
device + indicate + measurement
The dashboard display indicated that the battery level was getting low.
儀表板顯示電池電量快要沒了。
device + indicate + that-clause
When the needle on the gauge indicates zero, the tank is completely empty.
當儀表指針指向零的時候，油箱就是完全空的。
The speedometer indicated that Ramón was driving well over the limit.
速度表顯示 Ramón 的行駛速度已遠遠超過速限。
A red light on the panel indicates when the machine is running too hot.
面板上的紅燈會顯示機器是否過熱。
文法句型
device + indicate + measurement
device + indicate + that-clause
device + indicate + when/what/how
用法筆記
Subject is always a device, instrument, gauge, meter, or display. This sense is about literal readings, not figurative 'showing'. Distinguish from sense 1 (SHOW EVIDENCE), where the subject can be a person, study, or natural phenomenon.
4. to suggest that a particular medical treatment, procedure, or course of action i
建議；適應
建議某種治療或行動
to suggest that a particular medical treatment, procedure, or course of action is necessary or suitable based on the evidence
The blood test results indicated that she needed further treatment.
驗血結果顯示她需要進一步治療。
results + indicate + that-clause (medical)
Surgery is indicated only when other treatments have failed.
只有在其他療法都無效的情況下，才會建議動手術。
passive: treatment + be indicated + condition
The patient's symptoms clearly indicated a different approach to care.
病人的症狀明確顯示需要採用不同的照護方式。
In this case, the doctor indicated bed rest for at least a week.
在這種情況下，醫生建議臥床休息至少一週。
His test scores indicated that he would benefit from extra tutoring.
他的測驗成績顯示他需要額外的課業輔導。
- contraindicate
medical term meaning 'suggest that a treatment should not be used'
文法句型
be indicated for + condition
be indicated + noun (treatment)
indicate + that-clause
indicate + noun phrase
用法筆記
Very common in medical writing and guidelines, especially in the passive form 'X is indicated for Y'. The subject is typically a diagnosis, symptom, test result, or clinical guideline — not usually a person making a suggestion, though 'the doctor indicated' occurs in formal contexts.