indicative

indicative

[in'dikətiv]

adj. 指示的, 暗示的, 【语】陈述的
n. 陈述语气

例句与用法：

His presence is indicative of his wish to help.

他的出现表明他愿意提供帮助。

Their failure to act is indicative of their lack of interest in the problem.

他们没有采取行动，表明他们对这个问题不感兴趣。

Is a large head indicative of high intelligence?

头大是不是表示智慧高？

词形变化：

副词: indicatively |

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a.

1. 指示的; 表示的; 象征的; 暗示的[F][(+of)][+that]

Fever may be indicative of an infection.

发烧可能表明受了感染。

a look indicative of joy

显示高兴的脸色

2. 【语】陈述的

the indicative mood

陈述语气

n.

陈述语气; 陈述语气的动词形式[U][C]