Indicate 短语搭配

动词 indicate 意为“表明、指出、暗示”，常用于书面和正式语境中。以下是常见的 indicate 短语搭配，帮助你更地道地使用英语。

常见 indicate + 宾语从句结构

• indicate that... — 表明……
  例：The report indicates that sales have increased.
• indicate how... — 表明如何……
  例：The data indicates how users interact with the app.
• indicate what... — 表明什么……
  例：His tone indicated what he really thought.
• indicate where... — 表明地点……
  例：The map indicates where the museum is located.
• indicate when... — 表明时间……
  例：The schedule indicates when the meeting starts.

常见 indicate + 名词/代词结构

• indicate a preference — 表示偏好
  例：She indicated a preference for tea over coffee.
• indicate an interest — 表示兴趣
  例：He indicated an interest in joining the project.
• indicate the direction — 指明方向
  例：The signpost indicates the direction to the station.
• indicate approval/disapproval — 表示赞成/不赞成
  例：She nodded to indicate approval.
• indicate a change — 表明变化
  例：The graph clearly indicates a change in trend.

注意事项

“Indicate” 是一个正式用语，日常口语中常被 “show” 或 “suggest” 替代。但在学术写作、报告或正式文件中，“indicate” 更为常见且得体。