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IELTS BNC: 935 COCA: 759
sign
noun /saɪn/
singularsign
pluralsigns
  1. 1
    [C/U] a piece of evidence that something is happening or that something exists 迹象;标志
    sure sign :

    She began tapping her foot, a sure sign of annoyance. 她的脚开始在地上踢踏作响,显然是厌烦了。

    sign that :

    He had somehow missed the signs that she was upset. 他不知何故竟然没有觉察到她很心烦。

    no/little etc sign :

    There were few signs of an upturn in the economy. 几乎没有什么经济好转的迹象。

    sign of :

    I couldn't see any sign of progress. 我看不出任何进步的迹象。

    see/take something as a sign :

    Ann took his silence as a sign of rejection. 安把他的沉默看成是拒绝的表示。

    show no/little/every etc sign :

    Interest rates show no sign of falling. 利率没有下降的迹象。

     Synonyms and related words
    Proof and evidence: evidence, sign, suggestion...
    1. a.
      something that suggests that a good or bad thing will happen in the future 征兆;预兆;警示

      The fact that he phoned you is a good sign. 他打电话给你,这是个好兆头。

      warning/danger sign :

      Looking back now, I realize I failed to spot the warning signs. 现在回想起来,我才意识到我当时没有觉察那些警示。

      a sign of things to come (=a sign of what will happen in the future) 预示要发生的事 :

      Recent job losses are probably a sign of things to come. 近来的失业状况很可能预示着要发生什么事。

       Synonyms and related words
    2. b.
      evidence that someone is present (某人在场的)迹象
      sign of :

      When we came out of the station there was no sign of her. 我们从车站出来时,根本看不到她的人影。

       Synonyms and related words
      Proof and evidence: evidence, sign, suggestion...
  2. 2
    [C] a flat object with words or pictures on it, put in a public place to provide information or advertise something 招牌;广告牌

    a flashing neon sign 闪烁的霓虹灯广告

    The shop had a ‘closed' sign in the window. 商店窗子上挂着“停止营业”的牌子。

    follow the signs :

    Turn right and follow the signs to the zoo. 向右拐,沿着路标走就能到动物园。

    obey/ignore a sign :

    Several people were ignoring the no-smoking sign. 有几个人正无视禁止吸烟的标志。

     Synonyms and related words
    Types of advertisement: ad, advert, advertisement...
  3. 3
    [C] a movement or sound that you make that tells other people what you want, how you feel, what they should do etc 暗号;信号
    a sign to someone (to do something) :

    Mandy winked, our sign to each other to remain silent. 曼迪眨了眨眼,这是我们两人保持沉默的暗号。

     Synonyms and related words
    1. a.
      a movement that you make with your hands that has a special meaning 手势
      give a sign :

      He turned and gave the familiar thumbs-up sign to the crowd. 他转过身,向人群做了个常见的翘拇指的手势。

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  4. 4
    [C] a written symbol that has a particular meaning, such as % meaning ‘per cent' or $ meaning ‘dollar' 符号;记号

    a pound sign 英镑的符号

    a multiplication/division sign 乘法/除法符号

     Synonyms and related words
    General words for symbols and symbolism: signified, signifier, symbol...
  5. 5
    [C] a star sign 星座

    I'm a Scorpio. What sign are you? 我是天蝎座。你是哪个星座的?

     Synonyms and related words
    Astrology: Aquarius, Aries, astrologer...
sign
verb /saɪn/
present tense
I/you/we/theysign
he/she/itsigns
present participlesigning
past tensesigned
past participlesigned
  1. 1
    [I/T] to write your name on something in your own personal way 签字(于);签名(于)

    Just sign here. 在这里签字就行了。

    You haven't signed Rory's birthday card yet. 你还没有在罗里的生日贺卡上签名呢。

    sign an autograph :

    Players from both teams were signing autographs before the game. 两支球队的队员正在赛前签名。

     Synonyms and related words
    To write your name on something: sign, endorse, witness...
    1. a.
      to write your full name on a document to show that you agree with what is written in it 在(文件)上签字

      Please sign and date the form. 请在表格上署上名字和日期。

      The contract must be signed before we can proceed with the work. 在我们继续工作前必须先签合同。

      sign something with someone :

      The team has signed a special agreement with the players. 球队已经和运动员们签署了一项特别协议。

       Synonyms and related words
      To write your name on something: sign, endorse, witness...
    2. b.
      if a group or country signs a document, its official representatives sign it to agree to what it says (团体或者国家)签署(文件)

      The rebels have now signed the ceasefire agreement. 叛乱者现在已经签署了停火协定。

      A trade agreement was signed today by the US and China. 美国和中国今日签署了一项贸易协定。

       Synonyms and related words
      To write your name on something: sign, endorse, witness...
  2. 2

    sign

    or

    sign up

    [T] to officially employ someone to work for a particular organization 签约雇用

    The team needs to sign several replacement players. 该球队需要签约引进几位替补球员。

    sign someone to/for something :

    Within months, the group was signed to a major record company. 在几个月内,这支乐队就和一家大型唱片公司签约了。

     Synonyms and related words
    To employ someone: employ, appoint, take on...
  3. 3
    [I/T] to communicate using sign language 做手势;用手语表示
     Synonyms and related words
See also
IELTS BNC: 935 COCA: 759
sign

noun¹

1sth that shows that sth exists/may happen跡象ADJECTIVE | VERB + SIGN | SIGN + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEclassic, clear, definite, distinct, obvious, real, sure, telltale, unmistakable典型的徵兆;清楚的跡象;明顯的跡象;準確的徵兆;能暴露問題的跡象;確定無疑的徵兆He displayed the classic signs of post-traumatic stress disorder.他表現出創傷後應激障礙的典型徵兆。the telltale signs of drug abuse明顯的吸毒跡象telling能說明問題的徵兆The lack of interest in the media is a telling sign of the industry's health.人們對媒體興趣寥寥,這足以說明傳媒業的業態狀況。subtle微妙的跡象I detected the subtle signs of disapproval.我覺察到一些微妙的徵兆,有人可能會反對。external, outward, visible外部徵兆;看得到的跡象All the outward signs of growth in the market are there.市場增長的所有外部跡象都明擺着。tangible確鑿的跡象early, first早期的/最早的徵兆Strong dislikes of foods are early signs of pregnancy.特別討厭一些食物是懷孕的早期徵兆。increasing越來越多的跡象encouraging, good, healthy, hopeful, positive, promising, welcome令人鼓舞的跡象;好兆頭;有希望的苗頭;積極的徵兆;可喜的跡象He was silent. It was a good sign.他沒有說話,這是個好兆頭。bad, disturbing, troubling (especially NAmE) 壞兆頭;令人不安的跡象danger, ominous, warning危險的徵兆;不祥的徵兆;警告信號The warning signs were present from the start.一開始就有警告信號。Are appliances you buy safe? We point out the danger signs.你買的家用器具安全嗎?我們指出一些危險徵兆。vital生命體徵She checked his vital signs and found that his pulse was slow.她檢查了他的生命體徵,發現他脈搏很弱。VERB + SIGNbear, have帶有跡象The murder had all the signs of a crime of passion.各種跡象表明這次謀殺是情殺。betray, display, exhibit, give, show暴露跡象;顯示徵兆His face betrayed no sign of emotion.他臉上毫無表情。By now the fish was showing signs of distress.到了這時,這條魚顯露出痛苦的跡象。point to sth跡象預示⋯Early signs point to business improving.早期跡象預示業務有所好轉。detect, find, notice, see, spot覺察跡象;發現徵兆We detected signs that they were less than enthusiastic about their honeymoon.我們覺察到他們對度蜜月絲毫不熱心。miss未看到跡象ignore忽視跡象He ignored the warning signs of mounting health problems.他忽視了接二連三的健康問題帶來的警示信號。interpret (sth as), read, recognize, see sth as把(⋯)當作跡象;辨認出跡象look for, watch for尋找/留意跡象Look carefully for signs of damp.仔細看看有沒有受潮的跡象。SIGN + VERBappear, come跡象出現/顯現The first signs of spring appeared.春意萌動。indicate sth, point to sth跡象顯示⋯/表明⋯All the signs pointed to it being more than just a coincidence.所有的跡象表明這不僅僅是一個巧合。PREPOSITIONat a/the sign一見⋯跡象He disappeared at the first sign of trouble.一有麻煩的苗頭他就不見了踪影。sign from來自⋯的信號The people regarded the earthquake as a sign from God. 這些人把地震看作是上帝發出的信號。sign of⋯的跡象This move will be seen as a sign of weakness.這一行動將被視為軟弱的標誌。There's no sign of the snow stopping.這雪沒有要停的意思。PHRASESsign of life生命的跡象There was no sign of life in the house (= there seemed to be nobody there).這房子像是沒人住。a sign of the times時代特徵It's a real sign of the times: thirty small businesses face financial ruin this month.這是這個時代的真實寫照:本月 30 家小企業面臨破產。a sign of things to come事情即將發生的預兆I hope this incident isn't a sign of things to come.我希望這件事不意味着將有大事發生。not the least sign (of sb/sth), not the slightest sign (of sb/sth)一點兒(⋯)跡象也沒有He spoke up without the slightest sign of nervousness.他高聲說話,沒有任何緊張的跡象。the signs and symptoms症狀Get this test if you have signs and symptoms of diabetes.如果有糖尿病的症狀,就做這個檢查。
sign

noun²

2board, etc. giving information/a warning信息標牌;警示牌ADJECTIVE | VERB + SIGN | SIGN + VERB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEflashing, illuminated, neon閃爍的標牌;燈光照亮的招牌;霓虹燈標誌牌painted用油漆寫的標牌faded褪色的標牌She spotted a faded sign in the window of a small restaurant.她在一家小飯館的窗戶上發現了個褪色的招牌。hand-lettered, handwritten手寫的標牌home-made (especially NAmE) 自製的標牌cardboard, wooden紙板牌;木牌exit出口標誌pub, shop, store, street酒吧招牌;商店招牌;街道標牌lawn, yard (both NAmE) 草坪上/庭院裏立的牌子(選舉前置於房子前面,表明支持的人或政黨)I put out a lawn sign in my yard (= to show political support).我在院子的草坪上立了個牌子,表明自己的政治立場。direction, highway, motorway (in the UK) , road, traffic方向標;公路標誌;高速公路標誌;路標;交通標誌
warning警告標誌picket (NAmE) 標語牌He gets $300 a week from the union for carrying a picket sign.他給工會扛標語牌每週掙 300 美元。VERB + SIGNerect, hang, hang out, hang up, place, post, put up豎起標誌;掛上標牌;安放標牌;張貼標誌Someone had put up a 'For Sale' sign.有人已經豎起了“待售”的牌子。carry, hold up, wave (all especially NAmE) 拿着/舉起/揮舞標牌The demonstrators shouted and waved signs.示威的人群邊高呼口號邊揮舞標語。wear (usually figurative) 把牌子掛在身上He might as well have been wearing a sign saying 'I am a tourist'.他只得一直在身上掛塊“我是遊客”的牌子。see, spot看見/發現標誌read讀指示牌ignore不理會標牌He yelled at us for ignoring the stop sign.因為沒在停車標誌處停車,他衝我們大呼小叫。follow跟隨標誌Just follow the signs for Bridgend.按照指往布里真德的路標走就行了。SIGN + VERBread sth標牌上寫着⋯The sign read 'No Fishing'.牌子上寫着“禁止垂釣”。announce sth, proclaim sth, say sth, state sth, tell sb sth標牌明確顯示⋯;標牌上寫着⋯;標牌提醒某人⋯bear sth標牌上有⋯hundreds of signs bearing the single word 'Peace'數百塊就寫着“和平”一個詞的牌子indicate sth, mark sth標牌表明⋯/標示⋯This sign indicates that photography is allowed.標牌上說可以拍照。point標牌指向The sign pointed down a narrow road.標牌指向一條窄路。advertise sth標牌為⋯做廣告warn標牌警示signs warning against trespass禁止擅自進入的標牌hang標牌掛在flash標牌閃爍A neon sign flashed above the door.霓虹燈標牌在門上方閃爍。PREPOSITIONsign for, sign to示意⋯的標牌Follow the road and you'll see signs for the turn-off.沿着這條路走你就會看到匝道出口的標誌。
sign

noun³

3movement with a particular meaning有特定意味的動作ADJECTIVE | VERB + SIGN | SIGN + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVErude粗魯的手勢peace, thumbs-up, V (usually V-sign) 和平的手勢;讚許的手勢; V 字形手勢(表示和平或勝利)She made a peace sign while having her picture taken.照相時她做了個和平的手勢。VERB + SIGNgive (sb), make(向某人)打手勢She gave me a thumbs-up sign.她向我豎起大拇指。communicate through用手勢溝通They had to communicate through signs and grunts.他們不得不通過打手勢和小聲嘟囔溝通。SIGN + NOUNlanguage, system手語;符號系統We used sign language to talk.我們用手語交談。PREPOSITIONsign for表示⋯的手勢the sign for 'woman' in sign language手語中表示“女性”的手勢PHRASESmake the sign of the cross畫十字聖號The priest made the sign of the cross over the dead body.牧師在死者遺體上方畫十字。
sign

noun⁴

4mark/symbol with a particular meaning含某種意義的符號ADJECTIVE | VERB + SIGN | SIGN + VERB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEdollar, euro, pound, etc.(In the US, the pound sign refers to '#'. In the UK, it refers to the currency sign '£'. * pound sign 在美國指 “#”,在英國指英鎊符號 “£”。) 美元、歐元、英鎊等符號equals, minus, plus, etc.等號、減號、加號等peace和平符號a T-shirt with a peace sign on it印有和平標誌的 T 恤衫call呼叫代號Bravo Two Zero was the call sign of an eight-man SAS team.Bravo Two Zero 是英國特種空勤團一個 8 人小組的呼叫代碼。a pilot who goes by the call sign Blaze呼叫信號為“火焰”的飛行員VERB + SIGNdraw作記號He drew a huge dollar sign on the paper.他在紙上畫了個巨大的美元符號。use用符號I used the Chinese sign for 'father' instead of 'uncle'.我用了漢字“父親”而不是“叔叔”。SIGN + VERBmean sth符號表示⋯What does this sign mean?這個符號的意思是什麼?PREPOSITIONsign for表示⋯的符號I can't remember the sign for 'square root'.我記不起“平方根”的符號了。
sign

noun⁵

5star sign星座ADJECTIVE | VERB + SIGN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEbirth, star出生時的星座;星座astrological, zodiac星座;黃道十二宮the twelve astrological signs12 星座Mars rules the zodiac sign of Aries.火星主白羊座。VERB + SIGNbe born under是⋯星座PREPOSITIONsign of⋯星座people born under the sign of Gemini雙子座的人PHRASESthe signs of the Zodiac黃道十二宮
sign

verb

ADVERB | VERB + SIGN | PREPOSITION ADVERBduly及時簽字One copy of this letter should be duly signed and returned to us.請將這封信的一個副本及時簽字後寄回給我們。formally, officially正式簽署personally親筆簽名a first edition of the book, personally signed by the author由作者親筆簽名的這本書的第一版online網上註冊up報名You can sign up online for language classes.你可以在網上報名參加語言課程。VERB + SIGNbe required to, have to, need to要求/必須/需要簽名This is the contract you will be required to sign.這就是那份需要你簽署的合同。ask sb to, persuade sb to要求/說服某人簽字agree to同意簽署refuse to拒絕簽字want to想要簽字be willing to願意簽字PREPOSITIONfor為⋯簽字The courier asked me to sign for the parcel.快遞員讓我簽字領包裹。
IELTS BNC: 935 COCA: 759
sign noun
sign1 (a sign of stress) sign2 (a road/street/shop sign) number2 (a plus/minus sign) signal (a thumbs-up sign)
sign verb
employ (sign a new player) write1 (sign your name)
sign1

noun

a sign of stress/trouble/sth wrong 紧张的迹象;问题的征兆;差错的预兆a road/street/shop sign 道路标志;商店招牌 See also the entry for suggestion 另见suggestion条sign ♦︎ indication ♦︎ symptom ♦︎ symbol ♦︎ indicator ♦︎ signal ♦︎ trace ♦︎ mark ♦︎ hallmarkThese are all words for an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future. 这些词均表示迹象、征兆、痕迹。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配a sign / an indication / a symptom / a symbol / an indicator / a signal / a trace / a mark / a hallmark of stha sign / an indication / a symptom / an indicator / a signal that...a clear sign / indication / symptom / symbol / indicator / signal / tracean obvious sign / indication / symptom / symbol / indicator / tracea good / reliable sign / indication / indicator / signala powerful sign / symbol / indicator / signalan early sign / indication / symptom / indicator / signalan outward sign / indication / symbol / markto have (the) signs / symptoms / traces / marks / hallmarks of sthto bear (the) signs / traces / marks / hallmarks of sthto give a sign / an indication / a signala sign / an indication / a symptom / an indicator shows / suggests sthno / any sign / indication / trace of sth sign [countable, uncountable] an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future 迹象;征兆;预兆Headaches may be a sign of stress.头痛可能是紧张的迹象。Call the police at the first sign of trouble.一有闹事的苗头就叫警察。The fact that he didn't say 'no' immediately is a good sign.他没有马上拒绝,这是个好兆头。The gloomy weather shows no sign of improving.阴沉的天气没有丝毫转晴的迹象。There was no sign of life in the house (= there seemed to be nobody there).那座房子没有一点有人住的迹象。 indication [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) a remark or sign that shows that sth is happening or what sb is thinking or feeling 表示;标示;象征;迹象They gave no indication as to how the work should be done.他们根本没说明这项工作该怎样做。All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned.从所有的迹象看,交易将按计划进行。He shows every indication (= clear signs) of wanting to accept the post.他显然想接受这个职位。 see also indicate declare , indicate show 1 , indicate suggest NOTE 辨析 Sign or indication?An indication often comes in the form of sth that sb says; a sign is usually sth that happens or sth that sb does. * indication常通过某人的言辞表明,sign一般通过事件或行为表明。 symptom ˈsɪmptəm [countable] a change in your body or mind that shows that you are not healthy; a sign that sth exists, especially sth bad 症状;(尤指不好的)征候,征兆cold / flu symptoms感冒/流感症状Symptoms include a headache and sore throat.症状包括头痛和咽喉疼痛。The rise in inflation was just one symptom of the poor state of the economy.通胀加剧不过是经济不景气的一个表征。 symbol [countable] a person, object or event that represents a more general quality or situation 象征The dove is a universal symbol of peace.鸽子普遍用来象征和平。The company car is an outward symbol of the employee's status.公司配车是雇员身份的外在象征。A stressful job can actually be a status symbol.压力沉重的工作实际上可能是社会地位的象征。 see also symbolize represent 2 indicator [countable] (rather formal) a sign that shows you what sth is like or how a situation is changing 指示信号;标志;迹象The economic indicators for the end of the year are better than expected.年终的经济数据比预期的要好。 see also indicate show 1 , indicate suggest signal [countable] a sign of sth 标志;预示;信号Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems.胸部疼痛可能是心脏病的警告信号。Reducing prison sentences would send the wrong signals to criminals.减刑会向犯罪分子发出错误的信号。NOTE 辨析 Sign or signal? Signal is often used to talk about an event, action or fact that suggests to sb that they should do sth. Sign is not usually used in this way. * signal常指提醒人们应该采取行动的暗号、信号,sign通常不这样用Reducing prison sentences would send the wrong signs to criminals. trace [countable, uncountable] a sign or object that shows that sb/sth existed or was present 痕迹;遗迹;踪迹It's exciting to discover traces of earlier civilizations.发现早期文明的遗迹,真令人兴奋。Police searched the area but found no trace of the escaped prisoners.警方搜索了那一地区,但未发现越狱逃犯的任何踪迹。The ship had vanished without (a) trace.那艘船消失得无影无踪了。Trace is often used in the phrases no trace of and disappear/vanish without (a) trace. * trace常用于短语no trace of(没有任何踪迹)和disappear/vanish without (a) trace(消失得无影无踪)。 see also trace find 4 mark [countable] a sign that a quality or feeling exists (特质或感情的)标志,迹象,表示On the day of the funeral businesses remained closed as a mark of respect.葬礼那天,商店都停业以示敬意。Such coolness under pressure is the mark of a champion.在压力下仍能这样冷静,这就是冠军风范。 hallmark ˈhɔːlmɑːk; NAmE ˈhɔːlmɑːrk [countable] (journalism 新闻) a feature or quality that is typical of sb/sth 特征;特点Police said the explosion bore all the hallmarks of a terrorist attack.警方称这次爆炸具有恐怖袭击的所有特征。sign2

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a sign of stress/trouble/sth wrong 紧张的迹象;问题的征兆;差错的预兆a road/street/shop sign 道路标志;商店招牌sign ♦︎ board ♦︎ plaque ♦︎ notice ♦︎ plate ♦︎ noticeboard ♦︎ bulletin boardThese are all words for a piece of metal, wood or stone that has writing or a picture on it that gives you information, instructions or a warning. 这些词均表示标牌、指示牌、标志。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配on a sign / board / plaque / notice / plate / noticeboard / bulletin boardto put up / see / read a sign / board / plaque / notice / plate / noticeboard / bulletin boarda sign / board / plaque / notice appears / goes upa sign / plaque / notice says / reads sth sign [countable] a piece of metal, wood or paper that has writing or a picture on it that gives information, instructions or a warning 招牌;标牌;指示牌All the road signs are in both languages.所有的路标都采用两种语言。A sign on the wall said 'Now wash your hands'.墙上有块招牌,上面写着“请洗手”。Follow the signs for the Performing Arts Centre.按照标牌的指示到表演艺术中心。 board [countable] (often in compounds 常用于构成复合词) a large flat piece of wood or other strong material, that is used for displaying information or for teachers to write on in class 写字板;布告牌The exam results went up on the board.考试成绩张贴在布告牌上。I'll write it up on the blackboard / whiteboard.我会把它写在黑板/白板上。 plaque plæk, BrE also plɑːk [countable] a flat piece of metal or stone, usually with a name and dates on, attached to a wall in memory of a person or event (纪念性的)匾牌,匾额;纪念匾A bronze plaque marks the house where the poet was born.一块纪念铜匾标示出诗人出生的那所房屋。 notice [countable] a board or sign giving information, an instruction or a warning 公告牌;警示牌There was a notice saying 'Keep off the Grass'.有一块公告牌,上面写着“勿踏草地”。NOTE 辨析 Sign or notice?A notice always gives its information, instruction or warning in words. Signs often use pictures or symbols. In this meaning sign is a more frequent word, used in a wider range of contexts. * notice总是以文字形式给出信息、指示或警告,sign常采用图画或符号的形式。表达此义时sign更常用,使用范围也更广a road / traffic / street / shop / pub sign道路/交通/街道标志;商店/酒吧招牌a road/traffic/shop/pub notice However, notice also has the closely related meaning of 'a piece of paper giving written or printed information'. 不过,notice也可表示“通告、布告、通知”,与本义密切相关。 see also notice poster plate [countable] a flat piece of metal or plastic with some information on it, for example sb's name or the registration number of a car (刻有名字等的)金属(或塑料)牌子;车牌A brass plate beside the door said 'Dr Alan Tate'.门旁的铜牌上写着“艾伦•泰特医生”。A nameplate was fitted to the side of the boat.有一块名称牌装在船的一侧。 (BrE) a vehicle's number plates车辆的牌照 (NAmE) a vehicle's license plates车辆的牌照 noticeboard ˈnəʊtɪsbɔːd; NAmE ˈnoʊtɪsbɔːrd [countable] (BrE) a board for putting notices on 告示牌;布告板Please check the noticeboard by the library for news of future events.有关未来活动讯息,请查看图书馆旁的告示牌。 ˈbulletin board [countable] (NAmE) a noticeboard 告示牌;布告板Please keep an eye on the bulletin board for further details.请留意布告板以了解更多详细情况。

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