signalize
signalize — 動詞
- signalizepresent simple I / you / we / they
- signalizes3rd person singular
- signalizing-ing form
- signalizedpast simple
1. to show plainly that something is true, important, or about to happen, by being
預示；顯示
清楚顯示某事屬實或即將發生
to show plainly that something is true, important, or about to happen, by being an obvious signal of it.
Dark clouds over the hills signalized the arrival of the storm.
山上的烏雲預示著暴風雨即將來臨。
signalize + noun phrase: signalize the arrival of X
Élise's new job signalized a big change in her family's life.
Élise 的新工作預示著她家的生活將有重大改變。
The long line outside the shop signalized how popular Tomás's new cake was.
店外排的長長人龍顯示 Tomás 的新蛋糕有多受歡迎。
The first snow on the mountain signalized the end of the hiking season.
山上的初雪預示著登山季節就此結束。
文法句型
signalize + noun phrase
用法筆記
Subject is usually a thing or event (clouds, a new job) that acts as the sign, not a person.
2. to cause a person or thing to be noticed as special, so that it stands out from
使突出；彰顯
讓人或物顯得特別而受人注意
to cause a person or thing to be noticed as special, so that it stands out from others.
Eri's courage during the flood signalized her among the young nurses.
Eri 在洪水中展現的勇氣，讓她在年輕護理師當中格外突出。
signalize + person + among + group
A giant wooden loaf on the roof signalized the bakery on Elm Street.
屋頂上一個巨大的木頭麵包，讓榆樹街上那間麵包店特別突出。
Baraka's speed on the track signalized him as the best runner in school.
Baraka 在跑道上的速度，讓他成為學校裡最突出的跑者。
Eve's loud, happy laugh signalized her in every crowded room.
Eve 響亮而開心的笑聲，讓她在每個擠滿人的房間裡都格外突出。
- distinguish
stresses a quality that sets someone or something apart from others
- mark
stresses a visible feature that identifies the person or thing
文法句型
signalize + noun phrase
用法筆記
Subject is usually a quality, action or feature; the object is the person or thing it makes noticeable.
3. to draw someone's attention to a fact or detail by stating it clearly and with c
指明；指出
清楚地把事實或細節指給人看
to draw someone's attention to a fact or detail by stating it clearly and with care.
In her report, Nadia signalized three problems with the old bus schedule.
Nadia 在報告中指出舊公車時刻表有三個問題。
signalize + number + problems/faults
The guide signalized each crack in the wall before the visitors went inside.
導覽員在遊客進門前，逐一指明牆上的每一道裂縫。
Rachel signalized the small errors in the bill and asked for a new one.
Rachel 指出帳單上的幾處小錯誤，並要求重開一張。
Christopher signalized the danger of the loose step to every new worker.
Christopher 向每位新員工指出鬆動台階的危險。
文法句型
signalize + noun phrase
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: here a person actively states the point, instead of a thing acting as a sign; the object is usually a fact, fault or detail.