indicated
indicated — 動詞
- indicatedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- indicateds3rd person singular
- indicateding-ing form
- indicatededpast simple
1. to draw attention to a fact, object, or person so that others notice it, for exa
指出
指出位置或讓人注意到某事
to draw attention to a fact, object, or person so that others notice it, for example by pointing, explaining, or providing information
Sofia indicated the error in the report by underlining the incorrect numbers.
Sofia 在報告中用底線標示出錯誤的地方，指出有問題的數字。
indicate + noun phrase for pointing to something specific
The survey results indicate that most residents prefer safer bicycle lanes.
調查結果指出，大多數居民比較喜歡更安全的自行車道。
indicate + that-clause for showing evidence
Brandon nodded to indicate that he understood the instructions.
Brandon 點頭表示他理解了指示。
The tour guide indicated the mountain peak visible far in the distance.
導遊指出了遠方可見的山峰。
Emre's quick reply indicated he had already finished checking the files.
Emre 快速回覆，表示他已經檢查完檔案了。
- show
more general, less formal
- point out
more direct, often involves physically pointing
- demonstrate
implies showing through evidence or proof, more formal
- signal
involves an intentional gesture or action
文法句型
indicate + noun phrase
indicate + that-clause
常見錯誤
2. to use the blinking direction light on a vehicle so that drivers nearby know you
打方向燈
打方向燈表示轉彎意圖
to use the blinking direction light on a vehicle so that drivers nearby know you are about to change direction while driving
Mira indicated left for several seconds before pulling into the driveway.
Mira 打了左邊方向燈好幾秒，然後才轉進車道。
indicate + direction (left/right)
The driver behind honked because Owen had not indicated before changing lanes.
後面的駕駛按喇叭，因為 Owen 在變換車道前沒有打方向燈。
Always indicate for at least three seconds before making a turn on the motorway.
在高速公路上轉彎前，至少要提前三秒打方向燈。
Kemi checked her mirror and indicated right to move into the fast lane.
Kemi 看了一下後視鏡，然後打右邊方向燈切入快車道。
- signal
the preferred term in American English
- put on one's indicator
informal, used in British English
文法句型
indicate + direction (left/right)
用法筆記
Common in British English; in American English 'use a turn signal' or 'signal' is preferred.
常見錯誤
3. to show a measurement, number, or condition on a gauge, screen, dial, or other i
顯示讀數
儀器顯示數值或變化
to show a measurement, number, or condition on a gauge, screen, dial, or other instrument
The dashboard thermometer indicated a temperature of thirty-eight degrees outside.
儀錶板上的溫度計顯示室外溫度為三十八度。
indicate + measurement for displaying a value
Mayumi's phone battery icon indicated only fifteen percent charge remaining.
Mayumi 的手機電量圖示顯示只剩下百分之十五的電量。
The pressure gauge indicated that the tyre needed more air.
胎壓計顯示輪胎需要再打氣。
A steady green light on the machine indicates that the system is working normally.
機器上穩定的綠燈表示系統正常運作中。
文法句型
indicate + noun phrase (measurement/value)
indicate + that-clause
用法筆記
Subject is always a device, gauge, meter, or similar instrument. Never use this sense with a human subject.
4. to suggest that a particular action, choice, or thing is the right or advisable
建議；推薦
建議某事物為合適的選擇
to suggest that a particular action, choice, or thing is the right or advisable one in a given situation
Hari's teacher indicated that extra tutoring would help him prepare for the exam.
Hari 的老師建議額外輔導，以幫助他準備考試。
indicate + that-clause for suggesting a course of action
The company policy indicated early retirement as an option for senior staff.
公司政策建議將提早退休列為資深員工的選項之一。
indicate + noun phrase as [option]
The weather report indicated that taking an umbrella would be wise today.
天氣預報建議今天最好帶傘出門。
For muscle pain after exercise, a warm bath is often indicated.
運動後肌肉痠痛時，通常建議泡個熱水澡。
文法句型
indicate + noun phrase as suitable
be indicated for + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often passive (something is indicated). Common in policies, medical advice, and recommendation contexts.
5. to be a physical sign or outward evidence that something else exists, has happen
表明；顯示
成為某事物的徵兆或證據
to be a physical sign or outward evidence that something else exists, has happened, or is happening
A high fever often indicates that the body is fighting an infection.
高燒通常表示身體正在對抗感染。
indicate + that-clause for medical signs
The dark clouds gathering over the hills indicated that a storm was approaching.
山丘上聚集的烏雲表明暴風雨即將來臨。
Yan's red eyes indicated he had been up very late studying for the final exam.
Yan 的眼睛發紅，顯示他為了期末考熬夜到很晚。
Increased traffic on the bridge indicates that the holiday weekend has begun.
橋上的車流量增加，表示假期已經開始了。
文法句型
indicate + noun phrase
indicate + that-clause
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense describes something that passively reveals a condition (e.g., a symptom reveals illness), whereas sense 1 involves an active attempt to draw attention.
6. to say or write something in a short and direct way, without adding extra detail
簡述
簡短清楚地說明
to say or write something in a short and direct way, without adding extra details or explanations
In her email, Diya indicated that she would arrive on Tuesday afternoon.
Diya 在電子郵件中簡述她將於星期二下午抵達。
indicate + that-clause for brief written communication
The manager indicated in a short memo that all staff should attend the safety training.
經理在一封簡短的備忘錄中表示，所有員工都應參加安全訓練。
Witnesses indicated they had seen a blue car leaving the scene around midnight.
目擊者簡述他們在午夜左右看到一輛藍色汽車離開現場。
The contract indicated a completion date of December fifteenth.
合約上簡述了完成日期為十二月十五日。
文法句型
indicate + that-clause
indicate + noun phrase
7. to be the medical remedy that doctors judge to be suitable for a specific diseas
治療適用
醫療上推薦使用某種療法
to be the medical remedy that doctors judge to be suitable for a specific disease, injury, or condition
Antibiotics are indicated for patients who have bacterial pneumonia.
抗生素適用於患有細菌性肺炎的患者。
passive: be indicated for + medical condition
This medication is indicated only when other pain relief methods have failed.
這種藥物只有在其他止痛方法都無效時才適用。
Surgery was indicated after the MRI showed a torn ligament in Jude's knee.
MRI 顯示 Jude 的膝蓋韌帶撕裂後，建議進行手術。
The specialist indicated rest and physical therapy for Ilan's lower back pain.
專科醫師建議 Ilan 以休息和物理治療來處理下背痛。
- contraindicate
medical term meaning that a treatment should NOT be used
- rule out
informal, to decide against a treatment
文法句型
be indicated for + medical condition
be indicated + as treatment
用法筆記
Almost always used in the passive voice ('is indicated', 'was indicated') or with a human subject who is a medical professional. In everyday use, doctors say 'antibiotics are indicated' rather than 'antibiotics indicate'.