Word · Frequency #935
signs
迹象;征兆
signs is the plural of sign.
A visible fact or perceptible indication that something exists or may happen.
- 1.
A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
显示某事存在或可能发生的明显事实
- 2.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
不立即显现的事物的可感知指示(如某事发生的可见线索)
- 3.
A mark or another symbol used to represent something.
用于代表某物的标记或符号
- 4.
a public display of a message
公开展示的信息
- 5.
A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.
通常是平面的明显物体,带有简短的文字或图片信息
- 6.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
编码信息的任何非语言动作或手势
- 7.
A wonder; miracle; prodigy.
奇迹;神迹;奇观
- 8.
An astrological sign.
星座
- 9.
Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.
正负极性,用+或-符号表示
- 10.
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.
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
- 11.
Sign language in general.
手语总体
- 12.
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).)
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。
- 13.
A military emblem carried on a banner or standard.
旗帜或军旗上的军事徽章。
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
In use
Dark clouds are often a sign that a storm is coming.
She saw no signs of anyone having been in the house.
His constant yawning was a clear sign that he was tired.
he showed signs of strain
they welcomed the signs of spring
he posted signs in all the shop windows
Connections
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
- What is your zodiac sign? I'm a Leo.你是什么星座?我是狮子座。
- sign of the times
Learner notes
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'。
Context & Register
neutral
Grammar Note
作可数名词,常与of或for连用表示迹象或标志。
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.
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。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 5,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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