signify
美 ['sɪɡnɪ.faɪ]
英 ['sɪɡnɪfaɪ]
- v.表示；说明；预示；表达
- 网络意味；意味着；象征
第三人称单数：signifies 现在分词：signifying 过去分词：signified
v.
mean,indicate,show,imply,suggest
signify
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1. | [t] 表示；说明；预示to be a sign of sth |
This decision signified a radical change in their policies. 这个决定表明了他们的政策发生了根本的变化。 | |
This mark signifies that the products conform to an approved standard. 这个标志说明这些产品符合指定的标准。 | |
The white belt signifies that he's an absolute beginner. 白腰带表示他完全是个新手。 |
2. | [t] 表达，表示，显示（感情、意愿等）to do sth to make your feelings, intentions, etc. known |
She signified her approval with a smile. 她笑了笑表示赞同。 | |
He nodded to signify that he agreed. 他点头表示同意。 |
3. | [i] 具有重要性；要紧to be important or to matter |
His presence no longer signified. 他在不在场已不重要。 |