signify
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If an event, a sign, or a symbol signifies something, it is a sign of that thing or represents that thing. 表示; 意味着
These were not the only changes that signified the end of boyhood. 这些不是表示男孩时代已结束的惟一变化。
2. V-T If you signify something, you make a sign or gesture in order to communicate a particular meaning. (用符号或手势) 表达
Two jurors signified their dissent. 两个陪审员表达了他们的异议。
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signify /ˈsɪɡnɪˌfaɪ/ (signifying,signified,signifies)
剑桥词典
signify verb (MEAN)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]to be a sign of something; to mean
表示;意味着
Nobody really knows what the marks on the ancient stones signify. 没人真正知道那些古代石头上的记号代表什么含义。
[ 词或词组后面接一个that从句 ] The number 30 on a road sign signifies that the speed limit is 30 miles an hour . 路标上的数字30表示时速限定为30英里。
signify verb (MAKE KNOWN)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]to make something known ; to show
使知道;表明
She signified her agreement by nodding her head . 她点头表示同意。
[ 词或词组后面接一个that从句 ] She signified (that) she was in agreement by nodding her head . 她点头表示同意。
signify verb (BE IMPORTANT)
[ 不及物动词:后面不接宾语的动词 ]to have importance or to matter
很重要,要紧
Don't worry about being late - it doesn't signify. 别担心迟到——不要紧。 返回 signify