/ˈɪndɪkeɪt ||; ˈɪndəˌket/verb1 [T] to show that sth is probably true or exists 显示；表明: Recent research indicates that children are getting too little exercise. 最近的研究显示，儿童缺少运动。
2 [T] to say sth in an indirect way 暗示: The spokesman indicated that an agreement was likely soon. 发言人暗示有可能很快达成协议。
3 [T] to make sb notice sth, especially by pointing to it 让人注意到（尤指指给人看）: The receptionist indicated where I should sign. 接待员指给我看在什么地方签名。The boy seemed to be indicating that I should follow him. 那男孩好像示意我跟着他。
4 [I,T] to signal that your car, etc is going to turn 发出信号（表示汽车等要转弯） · The lorry indicated left but turned right. 这辆卡车打左转弯信号，却向右边拐去。