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the signified
语言学中的术语，常与“能指”（signifier）相对。
In Saussure's semiotics, the signified is the concept, not the word itself.
在索绪尔的符号学中，所指是概念，而非词语本身。
所指；受指
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
所指；受指
The meaning or interpretation of a word, expression, or situation.
In Saussure's semiotics, the signified is the concept, not the word itself.
在索绪尔的符号学中，所指是概念，而非词语本身。
多用于语言学/符号学，指符号所表达的概念或含义。
符号或能指所指的概念、物体或人。
The concept, object or person that is referred to by a sign or signifier.
In everyday language, the signified of a word is the concept it brings to mind.
在日常语言中，一个词的所指是它让人想到的概念。
A red traffic light has a clear signified: drivers must stop.
红色交通灯有一个明确的所指：司机必须停下。
The signified of 'home' is not just a building, but a feeling of safety.
“家”的所指不只是一座房子，更是一种安全感。
语言学中的术语，常与“能指”（signifier）相对。
In Saussure's semiotics, the signified is the concept, not the word itself.
在索绪尔的符号学中，所指是概念，而非词语本身。
“of”后接表示词语、符号或情境的名词。
The signified of this gesture is a greeting.
这个手势的所指是问候。
Not this
In semiotics, the sound or image of a word is the signified.
Use this
In semiotics, the sound or image of a word is the signifier.
所指（signified）指概念或内容，能指（signifier）指声音或形象；句中描述的是词语的声音或形象，因此应改用 signifier。
Not this
This symbol has several signified in different cultures.
Use this
This symbol has several signifieds in different cultures.
signified 是可数名词，表示多个“所指”时要用复数形式 signifieds，而不是保持原形。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
所指；受指
In Saussure's theory, the sign is composed of the signifier and the signified.
在索绪尔的理论中，符号由能指和所指构成。
能指与所指
Language teachers often explain the distinction between signifier and signified.
语言教师经常解释能指和所指的区别。
所指概念
The signified concept is the mental image associated with the word.
所指概念是与该词语相关联的心理意象。
词语的所指
Children gradually learn the signifieds of words through everyday experience.
儿童通过日常体验逐渐习得词语的所指。
Use signified naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
把 signified 拆成 sign（符号）+ ified（被…的）：被符号所指的那个意思，就是“所指”。
语域：formal 常见场景：semiotics、linguistics、literary theory 这个义项通常用于学术或理论语境，多出现在符号学、语言学等领域的讨论中，表示符号所指的概念或意义；日常口语中较少使用，较常见的普通说法是 meaning 或 concept。
与 signified /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪd/ 真正押韵的是 dignified /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/（重读元音 /ɪ/ 及之后均为 /ɡnɪfaɪd/）。classified、identified、modified、specified 等以 -ified 结尾的词拼写相似，但重读元音不同（/æ/、/e/、/ɒ/、/e/ 等），读音并不与 signified 押韵；magnified 与 signified 共享 /ɡnɪfaɪd/ 尾音，但重读元音不同，也不押韵。
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