Word · CEFR A1 · Frequency #935
sign
迹象;征兆
核心释义
A visible fact or perceptible indication that something exists or may happen.
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显示某事存在或可能发生的明显事实
A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
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不立即显现的事物的可感知指示(如某事发生的可见线索)
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
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用于代表某物的标记或符号
A mark or another symbol used to represent something.
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公开展示的信息
a public display of a message
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通常是平面的明显物体,带有简短的文字或图片信息
A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.
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编码信息的任何非语言动作或手势
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
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奇迹;神迹;奇观
A wonder; miracle; prodigy.
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星座
An astrological sign.
- 9.
正负极性,用+或-符号表示
Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.
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用于交流的特定手势或动作,尤其是手语中的语言单位,相当于口语中的词
A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.
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手语总体
Sign language in general.
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语义单位,即传达意义或信息的对象(如书面词语);(语言学、符号学)由能指和所指构成的单位。
A semantic unit, something that conveys meaning or information (e.g. a word of written language); (linguistics, semiotics) a unit consisting of a signifier and a signified concept. (See sign (semiotics).)
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旗帜或军旗上的军事徽章。
A military emblem carried on a banner or standard.
招牌;标牌;告示牌;符号;记号;手势;示意动作;星座;黄道十二宫;正负号
用法In use
Dark clouds are often a sign that a storm is coming.
用法提示:此处 sign 为名词,意为“迹象”,后接 that 从句说明征兆。
She saw no signs of anyone having been in the house.
用法提示:此处 signs 是 sign 的复数名词形式,表示“迹象”,后接 of 短语。
His constant yawning was a clear sign that he was tired.
用法提示:此处 sign 为名词,表示“迹象”,前面的 clear 加强语气。
he showed signs of strain
they welcomed the signs of spring
he posted signs in all the shop windows
a sign of sth
表示某事存在或将要发生的迹象,后面直接接名词或名词短语。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- road sign
- 路标
- The road sign said the next town was 20 miles away.路标显示下一个城镇在20英里外。
- warning sign
- 警告标志
- The warning sign alerted drivers to the sharp curve ahead.警告标志提醒司机前方有急弯。
- sign language
- 手语
- She learned sign language to communicate with her deaf friend.她学习了手语以便与她失聪的朋友交流。
- vital signs
- 生命体征
- The paramedic checked the patient's vital signs.护理人员检查了病人的生命体征。
- zodiac sign
- 星座
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
将'sign'联想为路边的指示牌,它显示方向或信息,就是'标志'。
语境与语域Context & Register
neutral
语法说明Grammar Note
作可数名词,常与of或for连用表示迹象或标志。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed pattern words rhyme with 'sign' (ending /aɪn/). Note that words starting with 'sign' like 'signal' have a different short /ɪ/ sound.
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇,值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级Usage priority
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