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。
show signs of + -ing form
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 signs of stress
- show signs of improvement
- show signs of damage
- show signs of recovery
- 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.