indicator

美 [ˈɪndɪkeɪtər]英 [ˈɪndɪkeɪtə(r)]
  • n.指示器;标志;迹象;指针;指示信号;转向灯;方向灯

复数: indicators

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noun

1

指示信号;标志;迹象
a sign that shows you what sth is like or how a situation is changing

The economic indicators are better than expected.

经济指标比预期的好。

2

指示器;指针
a device on a machine that shows speed, pressure, etc.

a depth indicator

深度指示器

3

转向灯;方向灯
a light on a vehicle that flashes to show that the vehicle is going to turn left or right

These are all words for an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future.以上各词均指迹象、征兆、预兆。

an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future指迹象、征兆、预兆:

Headaches may be a sign of stress.

头痛可能是紧张的迹象。

( rather formal ) a remark or sign that shows that sth is happening or what sb is thinking or feeling指标示、象征:

They gave no indication as to how the work should be done.

他们根本没说明这项工作该怎样做。

An indication often comes in the form of sth that sb says, while a sign is usually sth that happens or sth that sb does.

a change in your body or mind that shows that you are not healthy; a sign that sth exists, especially sth bad指症状、征候、征兆:

Symptoms include a sore throat.

症状包括嗓子疼。

The rise in inflation was just one symptom of the poor state of the economy.

通胀上升不过是经济不景气的一个征候。

a person, object or event that represents a more general quality or situation指象征:

The dove is a universal symbol of peace.

鸽子是和平的共同象征。

( rather formal ) a sign that shows you what sth is like or how a situation is changing指指示信号、标志、迹象:

the economic indicators

经济指标

an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future指标志、预示、信号:

Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems.

胸部疼痛可能是心脏病的报警信号。

Signal is often used to talk about an event, action or fact that suggests to sb that they should do sth. Sign is not usually used in this way.

indicator

频次

  • 1
    N-COUNT 指示物;指标
    An indicator is a measurement or value which gives you an idea of what something is like.

    ...vital economic indicators, such as inflation, growth and the trade gap...

    重要的经济指标,例如通货膨胀、增长与贸易逆差

  • 2
    N-COUNT (汽车上的)转向指示灯,转向灯
    A car's indicators are the flashing lights that tell you when it is going to turn left or right.

noun

1
a device for showing the operating condition of some system
2
a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts;can reveal relative changes as a function of time
Synonym: index index number indicant
3
a signal for attracting attention
4
(chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance;can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular reaction

数据来源:WordNet

  1. The output signals can be used as a direction indicator or drive the motor system to fulfill the collimation .

    该偏差信号可用于驱动执行机构完成瞄准动作或直接作为方向指示信号。

  2. Moreover , this small success left them in no doubt that the new indicator system had given the Enigma machine a much higher degree of security ...

    这个变化使他们确信,新型指示信号大大提高了谜机的安全度……

  3. The number of wells is a fair indicator of the demand for water .

    水井的数量能较准确地反映水需求量的大小。

  4. Such changes are indicators of economic dynamism .

    这些变化是经济腾飞的标志。

  5. Birthplace data are only the crudest indicator of actual migration paths .

    出生地信息只能非常粗略地显示实际移民过程。

  6. By many indicators of economic development , south Africa is doing well .

    从众多经济发展指标来看,南非的经济状况良好。

  7. The economic indicators are better than expected .

    经济指标比预期的好。

  8. Each type of indicator series serves to qualify or to support the information or evidence supplied by the other tow categories .

    每类指标数列对其他两类指标数列所提供的资料或给予支持,或证明其合格性。

  9. If such an indicator exists , it is well hidden .

    如果这种指标是存在的,那么他隐藏的很好。

  10. Thoughts turn first to some sort of global statistic , some indicator which would rate the wealth of nations in both economic and environmental terms and show a relationship between the two .

    人们首先想到的是求助于某些全球统计数据,寻找一些同时用经济和环境情况来评价国家财富并显示二者联系的指标。

  11. As marketing professors Silvia Bellezza , Neeru Paharia , and Anat Keinan recently explained in Harvard Business Review ( HBR ) , leisure time was once seen as an indicator of high social status , something attainable only for those at the top .

    正如营销学教授西尔维亚·贝莱扎、尼尔鲁·帕哈里亚和阿娜特·科伊南最近在《哈佛商业评论》上所解释的,闲暇时间曾被视为较高社会地位的标志,只有那些上层人士才能获得。

  12. On the other hand , indicators of a person 's accumulated knowledge — like performance on tests of vocabulary and general knowledge — kept improving with age , according to findings published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging .

    另一方面,根据发表在《衰老神经生物学》杂志上的研究发现,能够反映一个人知识积累的东西——比如词汇测验或者常识测验的成绩——却是随着年龄的增加而不断提高的。

  13. " Strength , softness and thickness remain the leading indicators of toilet paper quality , with just a small proportion of consumers preferring more luxurious alternatives , such as those with flower patterns of perfume , said Mintel analyst Jack Duckett . ' '

    明特尔公司的分析员杰克·达科特指出,“韧度、软度和厚度仍然是厕纸质量的三大主要指标,只有一少部分消费者会倾向于更加奢侈的品种,比如带有印花图案或是有香水味道的。“

  14. People 's health is the foundation of a civilization 's progress and an important indicator of a nation 's prosperity .

    人民健康是社会文明进步的基础,是民族昌盛和国家富强的重要标志。

  15. His left-hand indicator is flashing .

    他左手边的转向灯正在闪亮。

  16. However , the hot waitress economic index could be a coincident or even a leading indicator for economic recovery because attractive people may be the first group of individuals to find better paying jobs when a bad economy begins to turn around .

    不过,漂亮服务员经济指数却是一个巧合或者甚至可以作为一个预测经济复苏的先行指数,因为漂亮人士可能是经济开始好转时第一批能找到较高收入工作的人群。

  17. Quality objective and performance indicators , technology data and process data etc.

    产品的质量目标和性能指标、技术参数、工艺参数等。

  18. Regional Ecological Security Mechanism and Impact Factors Indicator System

    区域生态安全机理与扰动因素评价指标体系研究

  19. Meet the performance indicators , the better to complete the design requirements .

    满足各项性能指标,较好的完成了设计要求。

  20. Integration of work ability , work attitude indicators for improved target structure .

    融合工作能力、工作态度指标完善指标结构。

  21. Dengue ; Imported risk ; Indicators system ; Evaluation studies .

    登革热;输入风险;指标体系;评价研究。

  22. The target corporation analysis indicator system .

    目标企业分析指标体系。

  23. Identification and measurement of Key Performance Indicators .

    识别和度量关键绩效指标。

  24. Various technical indicators have reached or exceeded the national standard .

    各项技术指标都达到或超过国家标准。

  25. Urban Modernization : Its Basic Implication and Indicators System

    城市现代化:基本内涵与指标体系

  26. The city culture modernization indicator system and appraisal

    城市文化现代化指标体系及其评价

  27. In turn the main and secondary indicators for inspection .

    依次进行主、次要指标的检查。

  28. Central government macro control still needs GDP indicators .

    中央政府宏观调控仍然需要GDP指标。

  29. QHSE ; Technical Innovation Model ; Evaluation Indicators System ;

    QHSE;技术创新模式;评价指标体系;

  30. Each level indicators below with two indicators .

    每个一级指标下面又设有二级指标。

  • 词语搭配

indicator与以下词性连用

adj.

economic indicator

经济指标

good indicator

有效指标

important indicator

重要指标

reliable indicator

可靠指标