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signal noun
⇨ signal (give sb a signal) ⇨ sign 1 (a clear signal that sth is wrong)signal verb
⇨ mean 1 (signal a change in policy) ⇨ nod (Don't fire until I signal.)signal noun signal ♦︎ sign ♦︎ cueThese are all words for a movement, sound or event that gives sb information or tells sb to do sth. 这些词均表示信号、暗号。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a signal / sign / cue for sb / sth◆a signal / sign / cue (for sb) to do sth◆a clear signal / sign / cue◆a warning signal / sign◆to wait for / miss a / your signal / sign / cue◆to understand / misunderstand a / sb's signal / sign◆to give sb a signal / sign / cue◆to make a signal / sign■ signal [countable] a movement or sound that you make to give sb information, instructions, a warning, etc. 示意的动作（或声音）；信号；暗号◆a danger / distress signal危险／求救信号◆At an agreed signal they left the room.收到约定的信号后，他们离开了房间。◆The siren was a signal for everyone to leave the building.警报声就是要所有人都离开大楼的信号。◆When I give the signal, run!我一发信号，你们就跑！◆ (NAmE) All I get is a busy signal when I dial his number (= his phone is being used).我什么时候拨他的电话，听到的都是忙音。 see also signal ⇨ nod verb ■ sign [countable] a movement or sound that you make to tell sb sth 示意的动作（或声音）；手势◆He gave a thumbs-up sign.他竖起大拇指表示赞同。◆She nodded as a sign for us to sit down.她点头示意我们坐下。NOTE 辨析 Signal or sign?A sign is usually a hand movement, and is often fairly fixed and likely to be understood by people in general; signal has a wider range, and may have been invented by individuals in a particular situation. * sign通常指一种手势，而且常常是比较固定的，人们一般都能够理解；signal的范围更广泛些，可能是个人在特定情况下发明出来的◆sign language (= a system of communicating with people by using hand movements rather than spoken words) 手势语◆a V-sign (= a sign that you make by holding up your hand and making a V-shape with your first and second fingers) V字形手势◆We agreed on a signal to mean 'stop'.我们约定了一种表示“停止”的信号。 ■ cue [countable] an action or event that is a signal for sb to do sth 暗示；提示；信号◆Jon's arrival was a cue for more champagne.乔恩的到来意味着要喝更多的香槟酒。◆I think that's my cue to explain why I'm here.我想这是要我解释为什么到这里来。◆ (figurative) 'Where is that boy?' As if on cue, Simon appeared in the doorway (= as if sb had given him a signal).“那男孩在哪里？”这话一出，西蒙像接到了信号一样出现在门口。◆ (figurative) Investors are taking their cue from the big banks and selling dollars (= taking what other people do as a sign for them to do the same).投资者看到大银行抛售美元，纷纷效法。 sign1 noun a sign of stress/trouble/sth wrong 紧张的迹象；问题的征兆；差错的预兆a road/street/shop sign 道路标志；商店招牌 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ suggestion 另见suggestion条sign ♦︎ indication ♦︎ symptom ♦︎ symbol ♦︎ indicator ♦︎ signal ♦︎ trace ♦︎ mark ♦︎ hallmarkThese are all words for an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future. 这些词均表示迹象、征兆、痕迹。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a sign / an indication / a symptom / a symbol / an indicator / a signal / a trace / a mark / a hallmark of sth◆a sign / an indication / a symptom / an indicator / a signal that...◆a clear sign / indication / symptom / symbol / indicator / signal / trace◆an obvious sign / indication / symptom / symbol / indicator / trace◆a good / reliable sign / indication / indicator / signal◆a powerful sign / symbol / indicator / signal◆an early sign / indication / symptom / indicator / signal◆an outward sign / indication / symbol / mark◆to have (the) signs / symptoms / traces / marks / hallmarks of sth◆to bear (the) signs / traces / marks / hallmarks of sth◆to give a sign / an indication / a signal◆a sign / an indication / a symptom / an indicator shows / suggests sth◆no / any sign / indication / trace of sth■ sign [countable, uncountable] an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future 迹象；征兆；预兆◆Headaches may be a sign of stress.头痛可能是紧张的迹象。◆Call the police at the first sign of trouble.一有闹事的苗头就叫警察。◆The fact that he didn't say 'no' immediately is a good sign.他没有马上拒绝，这是个好兆头。◆The gloomy weather shows no sign of improving.阴沉的天气没有丝毫转晴的迹象。◆There was no sign of life in the house (= there seemed to be nobody there).那座房子没有一点有人住的迹象。■ indication [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) a remark or sign that shows that sth is happening or what sb is thinking or feeling 表示；标示；象征；迹象◆They gave no indication as to how the work should be done.他们根本没说明这项工作该怎样做。◆All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned.从所有的迹象看，交易将按计划进行。◆He shows every indication (= clear signs) of wanting to accept the post.他显然想接受这个职位。 see also indicate ⇨ declare , indicate ⇨ show 1 , indicate ⇨ suggest NOTE 辨析 Sign or indication?An indication often comes in the form of sth that sb says; a sign is usually sth that happens or sth that sb does. * indication常通过某人的言辞表明，sign一般通过事件或行为表明。■ symptom / /ˈsɪmptəm/ / [countable] a change in your body or mind that shows that you are not healthy; a sign that sth exists, especially sth bad 症状；（尤指不好的）征候，征兆◆cold / flu symptoms感冒／流感症状◆Symptoms include a headache and sore throat.症状包括头痛和咽喉疼痛。◆The rise in inflation was just one symptom of the poor state of the economy.通胀加剧不过是经济不景气的一个表征。■ symbol [countable] a person, object or event that represents a more general quality or situation 象征◆The dove is a universal symbol of peace.鸽子普遍用来象征和平。◆The company car is an outward symbol of the employee's status.公司配车是雇员身份的外在象征。◆A stressful job can actually be a status symbol.压力沉重的工作实际上可能是社会地位的象征。 see also symbolize ⇨ represent 2 ■ indicator [countable] (rather formal) a sign that shows you what sth is like or how a situation is changing 指示信号；标志；迹象◆The economic indicators for the end of the year are better than expected.年终的经济数据比预期的要好。 see also indicate ⇨ show 1 , indicate ⇨ suggest ■ signal [countable] a sign of sth 标志；预示；信号◆Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems.胸部疼痛可能是心脏病的警告信号。◆Reducing prison sentences would send the wrong signals to criminals.减刑会向犯罪分子发出错误的信号。NOTE 辨析 Sign or signal? Signal is often used to talk about an event, action or fact that suggests to sb that they should do sth. Sign is not usually used in this way. * signal常指提醒人们应该采取行动的暗号、信号，sign通常不这样用◆Reducing prison sentences would send the wrong signs to criminals. ■ trace [countable, uncountable] a sign or object that shows that sb/sth existed or was present 痕迹；遗迹；踪迹◆It's exciting to discover traces of earlier civilizations.发现早期文明的遗迹，真令人兴奋。◆Police searched the area but found no trace of the escaped prisoners.警方搜索了那一地区，但未发现越狱逃犯的任何踪迹。◆The ship had vanished without (a) trace.那艘船消失得无影无踪了。ⓘ Trace is often used in the phrases no trace of and disappear/vanish without (a) trace. * trace常用于短语no trace of（没有任何踪迹）和disappear/vanish without (a) trace（消失得无影无踪）。 see also trace ⇨ find 4 ■ mark [countable] a sign that a quality or feeling exists （特质或感情的）标志，迹象，表示◆On the day of the funeral businesses remained closed as a mark of respect.葬礼那天，商店都停业以示敬意。◆Such coolness under pressure is the mark of a champion.在压力下仍能这样冷静，这就是冠军风范。■ hallmark /ˈhɔːlmɑːk; NAmE ˈhɔːlmɑːrk/ [countable] (journalism 新闻) a feature or quality that is typical of sb/sth 特征；特点◆Police said the explosion bore all the hallmarks of a terrorist attack.警方称这次爆炸具有恐怖袭击的所有特征。 mean1 verb What does this sentence mean? 这个句子是什么意思？What do you mean by that remark? 你说那话是什么意思？This new order will mean working overtime. 这新订单一来，我们就得加班加点。 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ suggest 另见suggest条mean ♦︎ mark ♦︎ signal ♦︎ signify ♦︎ denoteThese words all mean to be a sign that sth exists or is likely to happen. 这些词均表示表明、预示。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to mean / signify sth to sb◆to mean / signify that...◆to mean / mark / signal / signify / denote a change in sth◆to mean / mark / signal / signify / denote the beginning / start / arrival / end of sth◆to clearly mean / mark / signal / signify / denote sth■ mean (meant, meant) [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to have sth as a meaning; to be a sign that sth has just happened or is going to happen 表示⋯的意思；是⋯的迹象；表明；预示◆What does this sentence mean?这个句子是什么意思？◆What is meant by 'batch processing'?“批处理”是什么意思？◆Does the name 'David Berwick' mean anything to you (= do you know who he is)?你知道戴维•贝里克是谁吗？◆The flashing light means (that) you must stop.闪烁的灯光表示你必须停下。◆Mr President, does this mean an end to the current conflict?总统先生，这是否表示当前的冲突结束了呢？■ mark [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (especially written, journalism 新闻) to be a sign that sth has just happened or is going to happen 是⋯的迹象；表明；预示◆The agreement marks a new phase in international relations.该协议标志着国际关系新时期的到来。■ signal (-ll-, NAmE -l-) [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (rather formal, especially written, journalism 新闻) to be a sign that sth has just happened or is going to happen 是⋯的迹象；表明；预示◆The scandal surely signals the end of his political career.毫无疑问，这桩丑闻预示他的政治生涯就此结束。NOTE 辨析 Mean, mark or signal?These words can all mean 'be a sign that sth has just happened or is going to happen': mean is used most frequently in spoken English, but mark and signal are used more frequently in this meaning in written English, especially in journalism. 这些词均可表示“是⋯的迹象、表明、预示”。mean最常用于口语，mark和signal表达此义时较常用于书面语，尤用于新闻报道。■ signify / /ˈsɪgnɪfaɪ/ / [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (rather formal) to be a sign of sth; to have a particular meaning 表示；说明；意指◆This decision signified a radical change in their policies.这个决定表明他们的政策发生了根本的变化。◆This mark signifies that the products conform to an approved standard.这个标志说明这些产品符合认可的标准。■ denote /dɪˈnəʊt; NAmE dɪˈnoʊt/ [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (formal) to be a sign of sth; to have a particular meaning 表示；说明；意指◆A very high temperature often denotes a serious illness.高烧往往表明病得很重。NOTE 辨析 Signal, signify or denote? Signal suggests that sth makes people realize sth; signify and denote usually suggest that one thing has a particular meaning, especially an official or accepted meaning. * signal意味着某物使人意识到什么；signify和denote通常指某物有特定的含义，尤其是官方或认可的含义◆The white belt signifies / denotes that he's an absolute beginner.白腰带表示他完全是个新手。However, signify can suggest a more complicated meaning than denote, including the ideas suggested by a word or expression. 不过，signify可表示比denote更为复杂的含义，包括词或短语所暗含的意义◆What does the term 'patrician' signify (= what does it mean and what might it suggest)?“贵族”一词有什么含义？◆The Hebrew term used here simply denotes a young girl (= it does not mean or suggest anything more than that).此处的希伯来词语仅仅是“年轻女孩”的意思。 nod verb nod ♦︎ gesture ♦︎ wave ♦︎ signal ♦︎ beckon ♦︎ gesticulateThese words all mean to make a sign to sb by moving a part of your body, especially your head, hand or arm. 这些词均表示用动作示意，尤指点头、挥手、做手势。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to nod / gesture / wave / signal / beckon / gesticulate to sb◆to nod / gesture / wave / beckon towards sb / sth◆to nod / gesture / wave / gesticulate at sb / sth◆to nod / gesture / wave in the direction of sb / sth◆to gesture / wave / signal for sth◆to gesture / wave / signal / beckon sb forward / over / to (a place)◆to gesture / beckon with your head / hand, etc◆to nod at sb / gesture / wave / signal / beckon sb to do sth◆to nod / gesture / signal for sb to do sth◆to gesture / signal that... sb should do sth / it is time to do sth, etc.◆to gesture / wave / signal / gesticulate wildly■ nod (-dd-) [intransitive, transitive] to move your head up and down as a way of saying 'yes', to show understanding, approval or enthusiasm, to greet sb or as a sign to sb 点头；点头致意；点头示意◆'Is this the right way?' she asked. The man nodded.“这条路对吗？”她问道。那名男子点了点头。◆Her head nodded in agreement.她点头表示同意。◆He nodded his head sympathetically.他同情地点点头。◆She nodded her approval.她点头表示赞同。◆The president nodded to the crowd as he passed.总统经过时向人群点头致意。◆She nodded at him to begin speaking.她点头示意他开始讲话。◆Maria nodded towards the open door.玛丽亚朝开着的门点了点头。◆Michael nodded a greeting to the other visitors.迈克尔向其他来访者点头问候。▸ nod noun [countable] ◆He gave a quick nod of recognition.他很快点了点头，表示认可。■ gesture / /ˈdʒestʃə(r)/ / [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) (written) to make a movement, especially with your hand, as a way of telling sb what you mean or what you want 做手势；用手势表示；用动作示意◆'I see you read a lot,' he said, gesturing towards the wall of books.“看来你读了很多书。”他指着那一墙的书说道。◆She gestured for them to follow her.她示意他们跟她走。 see also gesture ⇨ movement noun ■ wave [intransitive, transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to show where sth is or show sb where to go by moving your hand in a particular direction 挥手指引，挥手示意（方向）◆She waved vaguely in the direction of the house.她含糊地朝房子的方向挥了挥手。◆'He's over there,' said Ali, waving a hand towards some trees.“他在那儿。”阿里说着朝几棵树挥了挥手。◆I showed my pass to the security guard and he waved me through.我向保安人员出示了通行证，他挥手让我通过。 see also wave ⇨ movement noun ■ signal (-ll-, NAmE -l-) [intransitive, transitive] to make a movement or sound as a way of giving sb a message, order or instruction 发信号；发暗号；示意◆Don't fire until I signal.等我发出信号后再开枪。◆He signalled to the waiter for the bill.他示意服务员结账。◆The referee seemed to be signalling a foul.裁判似乎在示意犯规。ⓘ Signal has a wider range of meaning than the other words in this group. You can signal to sb not only by making a hand or arm movement, but also by using a light, waving sth in the air, or making a sound. * signal比本组中其他词的含义更广，不仅可指用手或臂的动作示意，亦可指靠使用灯光、在空中挥舞东西或发出声音来示意。 see also signal ⇨ signal noun ■ beckon [intransitive, transitive] to give sb a signal using your finger, hand or head, especially to tell sb to come towards you or follow you （用手指、手或头的动作）示意，召唤◆I saw someone beckoning from a doorway.我看见有人正从门口招手示意。◆Richard beckoned the man over.理查德招手让那男人过去。■ gesticulate / /dʒeˈstɪkjuleɪt/ / [intransitive] (rather formal) to move your hands and arms around quickly, usually in an excited way, in order to attract attention or to make sb understand what you are saying （通常激动地）做手势，用手势表达，用动作示意（以引起注意或令对方听懂）◆She gesticulated wildly at the clock.她使劲指着钟打手势。◆Both men were shouting and gesticulating.两个男人都边叫嚷边打手势。 |