Word · Frequency #3574
indicator
指示物；标志
A thing that shows or points to a fact or condition; a sign.
- 1.
A pointer or index that indicates something.
指示物；指针或索引。
- 2.
a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
从一系列观测事实中得出的数值或比率(测量尺度上的值)；可揭示随时间变化的相对变动
- 3.
A meter or gauge.
仪表；计量器。
- 4.
a signal for attracting attention
用于引起注意的信号
- 5.
The needle or dial on such a meter.
这种仪表上的指针或刻度盘。
- 6.
a device for showing the operating condition of some system
显示某系统运行状态的装置
- 7.
Any of many substances, such as litmus, used to indicate the concentration of a substance, or the degree of a reaction.
指示物质浓度或反应程度的物质,如石蕊。
- 8.
A plant or animal whose presence is indicative of some specific environment.
其存在表明特定环境的植物或动物。
- 9.
A measure, such as unemployment rate, which can be used to predict economic trends.
用于预测经济趋势的指标,如失业率。
- 10.
A bird, the honeyguide.
响蜜鴷,一种鸟。
- 11.
A codeword that marks the use of a specific cryptic device.
标记特定密码设备使用的代码字。
指标；经济指标；转向灯；仪表；指示器；指针；指示剂；指示生物；指示物种
In use
GDP is often used as an indicator of a country's economic health.
The check engine indicator on my dashboard lit up this morning.
Litmus paper is a common indicator for testing acidity in solutions.
indicator of sth
常与介词of连用，表示‘...的指标’。
GDP is an indicator of economic health.
GDP是经济健康的一个指标。
indicator for sth
也可用for表示‘用于...的指标’。
This index is a reliable indicator for inflation.
这个指数是通货膨胀的可靠指标。
indicator that + clause
后接that从句，说明指标所揭示的事实。
Connections
Collocations
- economic indicator
- 经济指标
- Inflation rate is an important economic indicator.通货膨胀率是一个重要的经济指标。
- key indicator
- 关键指标
- Unemployment is a key indicator of economic health.失业率是经济健康的关键指标。
- leading indicator
- 领先指标
- Stock market performance is often seen as a leading indicator.股市表现常被视为领先指标。
- performance indicator
- 绩效指标
- Student test scores are a major performance indicator.学生考试成绩是主要的绩效指标。
- reliable indicator
- 可靠指标
- GDP is not always a reliable indicator of well-being.国内生产总值并不总是衡量幸福的可靠指标。
Synonyms
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记忆：indicator = indicate + or，指示器就是用来指示的器物。
Context & Register
常用于经济、科学或技术领域，表示衡量或指示某种状态或变化的数值或设备。
Pronunciation & Spelling
These words share the spelling ending -or, but their final syllables are pronounced /ɚ/ and have varying stress. None rhyme with indicator because the primary stress of indicator falls on /keɪ/ (third syllable), while the stressed vowel /eɪ/ is not matched in these examples.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
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