indicates

柯林斯词典

1. V-T If one thing indicates another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists. 表明
A survey of retired people has indicated that most are independent and enjoying life. 一项对退休人员的调查表明，他们中的大部分人生活自立而愉快。
Our vote today indicates a change in United States policy. 我们今天的投票表明了美国政策的变化。
2. V-T If you indicate an opinion, an intention, or a fact, you mention it in an indirect way. 暗示
Mr. Rivers has indicated that he may resign. 里弗斯先生已经暗示他可能要辞职。
3. V-T If you indicate something to someone, you show them where it is, especially by pointing to it. 指示[正式]
He indicated a chair. "Sit down."
他指着一把椅子说，“坐下。”
4. V-T If one thing indicates something else, it is a sign of that thing. 象征; 代表
Dreams can help indicate your true feelings. 梦能代表你的真实情感。
5. V-T If a technical instrument indicates something, it shows a measurement or reading. (仪器等) 指示
...an instrument used to indicate wind direction. …一台用于指示风向的仪器。
6. V-T/V-I When drivers indicate, they make lights flash on one side of their vehicle to show that they are going to turn in that direction. (车辆打转向灯) 指示转向[英国英语]