Indicate 是一个常用的英语动词,意为“表明、指出、暗示”。在实际使用中,它常与特定结构或从句搭配。以下是常见的固定搭配及例句。
1. indicate + that 从句
这是最常见的一种结构,用于引出具体信息。
- The report indicates that sales have increased by 20%.
- Her tone indicated that she was not happy with the decision.
2. indicate + 疑问词引导的宾语从句(how / what / where / why 等)
- Can you indicate how this problem can be solved?
- The map indicates where the nearest hospital is.
- Please indicate what you would like to order.
3. indicate + 名词/代词
直接接名词,表示“指出某事/某物”。
- The arrow indicates the exit.
4. indicate + to + 人 + that 从句
较少见,但可用于正式语境,表示“向某人表明……”。
- She indicated to me that she would arrive late.
注意事项
Indicate通常不用于进行时态(如 I am indicating...),除非在特殊语境下(如演示动作)。- 与
show或suggest相比,indicate更正式、客观。