| [/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv; ɪnˋdɪkətɪv/] adj 用法:
1 (grammar) stating a fact or asking questions of fact 陈述的:
the indicative mood 陈述语气. Cf 参看 imperative 3, infinitive, subjunctive. 用法:
2 [pred 作表语] ~ of sth/that... (fml 文) showing or suggesting sth 表示或暗示某事物:
Is a large head indicative of high intelligence? 头部大是不是表示智慧高? *
Their failure to act is indicative of their lack of interest/indicative that they have no interest in the problem. 他们没采取行动, 表明他们对这个问题不感兴趣. |