英:[ɪnˈdɪkətɪv]
美:[ɪnˈdɪkətɪv]
英:[ɪnˈdɪkətɪv]
美:[ɪnˈdɪkətɪv]
in·di·ca·tive
ihn dI k tihv
复数:indicatives
比较级:more indicative
最高级:most indicative
词根:indicate
adj.indicant 指示的;表示的
indicatory 表示的;指示的
n.indicator 指示器;[试剂] 指示剂;[计] 指示符;压力计
indication 指示,指出;迹象;象征
indicant 指示物
vt.indicate 表明;指出;预示;象征
Noun
1. a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact
Adjective
1. relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple declarative statements;
"indicative mood"
2. (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly;
"actions indicative of fear"
indicative of表明;说明
源自15世纪中叶,"指出、陈述或声明"(语法),来自法语的 indicatif(14世纪),源自晚期拉丁语的 indicativus "用于指出",来自 indicat-,这是拉丁语 indicare "指出、展示"的过去分词词干(参见 indication)。这是"拉丁语动词变位中的一种语气,其主要功能是陈述事实(而非愿望、假设或命令)" [中古英语手册]。相关词: Indicatively。
The first known use of indicative was in the 15th century
indictmentnoun
the act or process of indicting
an official written statement charging a person with a crime
indictverb
to charge with an offense or crime : accuse
indices
indicatornoun
one that indicates: as
a pointer on a dial or scale
gauge entry 1 sense 2a
a substance used to show visually (as by change of color) the presence of acid or base in a solution
indicatornoun
one that indicates: as
a pointer on a dial or scale
gauge entry 1 sense 2a
a substance used to show visually (as by change of color) the presence of acid or base in a solution
indicative1 of 2adjective
of, relating to, or being the grammatical mood that represents an act or state as a fact that can be known or proved
in "I am here," the verb "am" is in the indicative mood
indicating something
remarks indicative of jealousy
indicative2 of 2noun
the indicative mood of a verb or a verb in this mood
1 A lot of people confuse the superhero genre with being indicative of all comic books.
2 Half of the Internet now is like clickbait, so it’s not indicative of the average person’s intelligence or their feelings about comedy.
3 Ari’s omission—he could just have said “people”—is indicative of what is blinkered, obtuse, one-sided, and retrograde about the movie.
4 It is indicative of the way Britain is becoming increasingly infantile.
5 "We want everyone in our stores to feel welcomed and the incident described is not indicative of what we want any of our customers to feel in our stores."
6 Titles are usually indicative of rank and status.
头衔通常表示级别和身份。
7 All of these are deserving wins indicative of an expanded consideration of who deserves to be rewarded for cinematic greatness.
8 “These tactics are becoming all too common in this race and indicative of our opponents’ campaigns that are willing to say or do anything to win an election,” Rich Beeson, Rubio’s deputy campaign manager, said.
9 So unless you're a fan of yawn-worthy shootouts and showdowns, "The Prince" is a "Taken" retread hardly indicative of any special set of skills.
10 In “I walked to school,” the verb walked is in the indicative mood.
11 Instead of relying on culture tests, Malone-Lee’s lab developed a treatment regime informed by the patients’ symptoms and also the presence of white blood cells in the urine, which are normally indicative of an infection.
12 The fanfare, complete with traditional dance performances and a pyrotechnic display, is indicative of the future this country is betting on — one that can continue to attract investment and tourism when the oil runs dry.
13 Videocracy is a fascinating film, indicative of the new wave of scorn and revulsion felt by a younger generation of Italians for Berlusconi's smug and mediocre rule.
14 Some industry insiders said Cannes' decision to invite Luhrmann to open was a concession indicative of the cozy ties between Tinseltown and the French festival that champions eclectic, low-budget movies while also courting Hollywood.
15 Here, it's indicative of a production that is unable to effectively marshal its resources in the intimate space.
16 Citing a sales uptick from Friday to Saturday, Mr. Aronson added, “The way the movie is playing is indicative of the great word-of-mouth that we always knew it would have with adult audiences.”
17 The wheel, computer monitors and what looked like a server farm filling the wheelhouse are indicative of changes in the shipping industry.
18 Its acceptance is indicative of a broad antiscientific trend in nursing.
它的接受表明了护理中出现的广泛的反科学趋势。
19 These interludes — with actors rapping and singing à la “Hamilton” — are shot like slick dream sequences, indicative of the sprawling drama’s epic ambitions.
20 But that pointed rhetoric is indicative of the conservative view of Clinton and the tragedy in Benghazi.
1 表示
significant representative expressive denotative significative evincive expressively show display expression representation profession gesture notation signification expressiveness denotation ostent tell represent indicate witness declare exhibit render imply signify denote evince cluck bespeak betoken indication demonstration be have speak describe express breathe betray infer demonstrative indicant exhibitive sign reference presentation token reflex undertone presentment pro- refer say give design pay register import designate testify harp profess
2 表征的
4 暗示
adumbrative reminiscent covert implied suggestive unspoken redolent insinuating connotative insinuatingly point office tip suggestion hint implication cue allusion inkling tip-off insinuation intimation allude suggest indicate imply intimate infer insinuate clue one in in allusion to hint at suggestive of allude to clue in note shade pointer connotation hunch overtone import dob glance at by implication echo drop connote point to
5 显示
prove display exhibition reflection indication tribute manifestation visitation say tell read record present identify indicate reveal register reflect bear signal flash exhibit signify emanate evince bespeak come out put up show off
7 象征
symbolic figurative metaphorical emblematic symbol representation indication token metaphor emblem represent indicate signify symbolize personify stand for
8 陈述语气
10 表明的
11 指示的
monstrative pilot directive prescriptive demonstrative deictic denotative ordinant suggestive indexical indicial indicant
12 表明
indication demonstration manifestation say show speak indicate demonstrate argue witness manifest proclaim signify attest evince enunciate bespeak be demonstrative of says about come out hold out stake out suggest involve mark evidence vote reflect signal declare imply predicate it goes to show speak of make a statement testify to symptomatic signification point mean tell illustrate underline signpost point to
13 陈述
alleged statement allegation allege story presentation state declarative that claim testimony proposition showing exposé represent purport report return representation set out set forth presentational tale submission put submit express delivery assignment declaration deliverance presentment speak recite show present observe declare remark conceive expound propone
14 陈述的
15 表示的
significant representative expressive denotative significative evincive demonstrative indicant exhibitive
16 表示…的
18 象征的
19 指示…的
20 指示
monstrative pilot directive prescriptive demonstrative deictic denotative ordinant word charge direction reference instruction index indication pointer dictate designation edict denotation point say show tell Read order direct Mark indicate register prescribe designate denote betoken guide instruct indicial behest briefing signpost dictation have require command signalize steer brief ordinance coach rubric read indicant appointment pointing deixis rule mark demonstrate appoint