indication
noun uk/ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌɪn.dəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
(SIGN)
C1 [ C or U ]标示；表明；显示；暗示
a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen
There are few indications (that) the economy is on an upswing. 没有什么迹象表明经济正在好转。
Helen's face gave no indication of what she was thinking. 从海伦的脸上看不出她在想什么。
Synonyms: hint (INDIRECT STATEMENT)implicationimputation innuendoinsinuationintimation suggestion
- More examples
- The opinion polls proved to be a good indication of the election result.
- The discolouration of the leaves is an indication of disease.
- The amount of new construction work is an indication of the city's prosperity.
- The flags gave an indication of how strong the wind was.
- The remains are an indication of how the ancient city would have looked.
(SUGGESTION)
[ C ]建议;必要行为
a suitable action that is suggested by something
The indication from the trade figures is to reduce stock by at least 30 percent. 贸易数字说明至少应减少30%的存货。