show signs of
show signs of — 慣用語
1. to make it clear from clues or behaviour that a condition already exists or is s
有跡象
顯示某情況已存在或快發生
to make it clear from clues or behaviour that a condition already exists or is starting to happen.
Doctors say the baby is showing signs of a chest infection.
醫師說這個嬰兒已有胸腔感染的跡象。
show signs of + illness
After two dry weeks, the garden finally showed signs of new growth.
乾了兩週後，花園終於有了新的生長跡象。
show signs of + change
Beatriz was showing signs of stress before the final exam.
Beatriz 在期末考前已經有壓力過大的跡象。
The old bridge showed signs of cracking after the heavy trucks passed.
重型卡車通過後，那座舊橋已有龜裂的跡象。
By Friday, Salma's ankle was showing signs of improvement.
到了星期五，Salma 的腳踝已經有好轉的跡象。
- 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.