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signal:信号;暗号 插画
科技 · B1

signal

英 /ˈsɪɡnəl/  美 /ˈsɪɡnəl/
  • n. 信号;暗号A sound, movement, or light that communicates a message.
  • n. 电子信号An electrical or radio wave carrying information.
  • v. 示意;表明Communicate through an action, or indicate that something is happening.

The coach gave a signal, and we started running.

教练发出信号后,我们开始跑步。

Increasing investment in renewable energy may signal a government's commitment to reducing its dependence on fossil fuels.

增加可再生能源投资,可能表明政府致力于减少对化石燃料的依赖。

搭配

give a signal 发出信号a weak signal 微弱的信号signal a change 预示变化

辨析提示

过去式英式常写signalled,美式常写signaled。

词族

signalling (n.)

科技英语词汇CEFR B1

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