indicator

indicator
noun
  1. a thing, especially a trend or fact, that indicates the state or level of something
    指示物,标志物
    car ownership is frequently used as an indicator of affluence.
    拥有小汽车常常被看作是富裕的标志。
  2. a device providing specific information on the state or condition of something, in particular
    提供某物状态或状况详细信息的装置,尤指
    ■[usu. with modifier]a gauge or meter of a specified kind
    量表,仪表
    a speed indicator.
    示速器。。
    ■(Brit.)a board or screen in a railway station, airport, etc. giving current information
    (英)(火车站、飞机场等的)信息显示板,信息显示屏
    ■a flashing light or (formerly) other device on a vehicle to show that it is about to change lanes or turn
    (车辆的)方向灯,(旧时)转向(或转道)指示器
  3. (Chemistry)a compound which changes colour at a specific pH value or in the presence of a particular substance, and can be used to monitor acidity, alkalinity, or the progress of a reaction
    (化)指示剂
  4. (亦作 indicator species)an animal or plant species which can be used to infer conditions in a particular habitat
    (用来帮助判断栖息地环境状况的动、植物)指示种群,指示植物,指示动物
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