indicator

英 [ˈɪndɪkeɪtə(r)]

美 [ˈɪndɪkeɪtər]

n.  指示信号; 标志; 迹象; 指示器; 指针; 转向灯; 方向灯

复数：indicators　

IELTSTEM8计算机

Collins.2 / BNC.3574 / COCA.3892

牛津词典

noun

• 指示信号；标志；迹象
  a sign that shows you what sth is like or how a situation is changing
  1. The economic indicators are better than expected.
     经济指标比预期的好。
• 指示器；指针
  a device on a machine that shows speed, pressure, etc.
  1. a depth indicator
     深度指示器
• 转向灯；方向灯
  a light on a vehicle that flashes to show that the vehicle is going to turn left or right

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 指示物;指标
  Anindicatoris a measurement or value which gives you an idea of what something is like.
  1. ...vital economic indicators, such as inflation, growth and the trade gap...
     重要的经济指标,例如通货膨胀、增长与贸易逆差
  2. The number of wells is a fair indicator of the demand for water.
     水井的数量能较准确地反映水需求量的大小。
• (汽车上的)转向指示灯，转向灯
  A car'sindicatorsare the flashing lights that tell you when it is going to turn left or right.

in AM, usually use 美国英语通常用 turn signals

英英释义

noun

• a device for showing the operating condition of some system
• a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts
  Synonym:indexindex numberindicant
• a signal for attracting attention
• (chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance

双语例句

• A model of multi-level fuzzy evaluation is established and an assessment indicator system for sanitary ware design is raised.
  建立了多层次模糊评价模型，提出了卫生洁具设计评价指标体系，定量进行多层次模糊评价。
• Light intensity is an important indicator among environmental monitoring parameters.
  环境监测参数中，光照强度是一个重要指标。
• Using this style of code is a strong visual indicator that it's an immutable class.
  这种代码风格的使用从视觉上给出了一种强烈的指示：该类是一个不可变类。
• We checked each key indicator.
  我们核对了每个关键指标。
• So we have a useful indicator, at last.
  于是，我们终于有了一个有用的指标。
• Some tools also support the definition and specification of business key performance indicators ( KPI).
  有些工具还支持对业务关键业绩指标（KeyPerformanceIndicator，KPI）进行定义和规范。
• International trade can be an important indicator of a nation's economic development.
  国际贸易，可以说是象徵著一个国家的经济荣枯与否之重要指标。
• Traditional method detecting by dial indicator or feeler gauge needs more time and effort.
  传统的检测方法是由百分表或触角衡量，需要更多的时间和精力。
• This setting displays a visual indicator on the iPhone UI that there is network activity in progress.
  如此设置就可以在iPhoneUI上显示一个可见的指示器，表示有网络活动正在进行。
• This indicator reflects the overall turnover speed and corresponding liquidity.
  这一指标反映了总的周转速度和相应的流动性。