| 单词 | sign |
| 释义 | sign (saɪn ) Word forms: signs , signing , signed 1. countable noun B2 A sign is a mark or shape that always has a particular meaning, for example in mathematics or music. Equations are generally written with a two-bar equals sign. Synonyms: symbol, mark, character, figure 2. countable noun B1 A sign is a movement of your arms, hands, or head which is intended to have a particular meaning. They gave Lavalle the thumbs-up sign. He made a sign of assent. [+ of] Synonyms: gesture, signal, motion, indication 3. verb If you sign, you communicate with someone using sign language. If a programme or performance is signed, someone uses sign language so that deaf people can understand it. All programmes will be either 'signed' or subtitled. [be VERB-ed] 4. countable noun A2 A sign is a piece of wood, metal, or plastic with words or pictures on it. Signs give you information about something, or give you a warning or an instruction. ...a sign saying that the highway was closed because of snow. Over his head, he held a cardboard sign saying 'Free Hugs' in big, black letters. As soon as the seat belt sign had been switched off, we rushed out. Synonyms: notice, board, warning, signpost 5. variable noun If there is a sign of something, there is something which shows that it exists or is happening. They are prepared to hand back a hundred prisoners of war a day as a sign of good will. [+ of] His face and movements rarely betrayed a sign of nerves. Your blood would have been checked for any sign of kidney failure. [+ of] Synonyms: indication, evidence, trace, mark 6. verb B1 When you sign a document, you write your name on it, usually at the end or in a special space. You do this to indicate that you have written the document, that you agree with what is written, or that you were present as a witness. World leaders are expected to sign a treaty pledging to increase environmental protection. [VERB noun] Before an operation the patient will be asked to sign a consent form. [VERB noun] 7. verb If an organization signs someone or if someone signs for an organization, they sign a contract agreeing to work for that organization for a specified period of time. The Blues' boss planned to sign a big-name striker in January. [VERB noun] The band then signed to Slash Records. [VERB + to] 8. countable noun In astrology, a sign or a sign of the zodiac is one of the twelve areas into which the heavens are divided. The New Moon takes place in your opposite sign of Libra on the 15th. 9. See also signing, call sign 10. no sign of someone phrase B2 If you say that there is no sign of someone, you mean that they have not yet arrived, although you are expecting them to come. The London train was on time, but there was no sign of my Finnish friend. 11. signed and sealed phrase [usually verb-link PHRASE] If you say that an agreement is signed and sealed, or signed, sealed and delivered, you mean that it is absolutely definite because everyone involved has signed all the legal documents. Daniels isn't counting on anything until contracts are signed and sealed. A government spokesman said the bill must be signed, sealed and delivered by tomorrow. 12. to sign one's own death warrant phrase If you say that someone is signing their own death warrant, you mean that they are behaving in a way which will cause their ruin or death. By accusing the King of murder, he signed his own death warrant. Phrasal verbs: sign away phrasal verb If you sign something away, you sign official documents that mean that you no longer own it or have a right to it. The Duke signed away his inheritance. [VERB PARTICLE noun] They signed the rights away when they sold their idea to DC Comics. [VERB noun PARTICLE] sign for phrasal verb B2 If you sign for something, you officially state that you have received it, by signing a form or book. When the postal clerk delivers your order, check the carton before signing for it. [VERB PARTICLE noun] sign in phrasal verb If you sign in, you officially indicate that you have arrived at a hotel or club by signing a book or form. I signed in and crunched across the gravel to my room. [VERB PARTICLE] sign off 1. phrasal verb If someone signs off, they write a final message at the end of a letter or email, or they say a final message at the end of a phone conversation. You can say that people such as entertainers sign off when they finish a broadcast. O.K. I'll sign off. We'll talk at the beginning of the week. [VERB PARTICLE] He would sign off each week with the catch-phrase, 'I'll see thee!' [VERB PARTICLE] 2. phrasal verb When someone who has been unemployed signs off, they officially inform the authorities that they have found a job, so that they no longer receive money from the government. [British] If you work without signing off the dole, you are breaking the law. [VERB PARTICLE noun] sign on phrasal verb When an unemployed person signs on, they officially inform the authorities that they are unemployed, so that they can receive money from the government in order to live. [British] He has signed on at the job centre. [VERB PARTICLE preposition] I had to sign on the dole on Monday. [VERB PARTICLE noun] sign on for phrasal verb If you sign on for something, you officially agree to work for an organization or do a course of study by signing a contract or form. Andrew signed on for another 12 months with the company. [VERB PARTICLE PARTICLE noun] He had signed on for a driving course. [VERB PARTICLE PARTICLE noun] sign over phrasal verb If you sign something over, you sign documents that give someone else property, possessions, or rights that were previously yours. Two years ago, he signed over his art collection to the city's art museum. [VERB PARTICLE noun] Last June, he closed his business voluntarily and signed his assets over to someone else. [VERB noun PARTICLE] sign up phrasal verb If you sign up for an organization or if an organization signs you up, you sign a contract officially agreeing to do a job or course of study. He signed up as a steward with P&O Lines. [VERB PARTICLE + as] He saw the song's potential, and persuaded the company to sign her up. [VERB noun PARTICLE] Idioms: sign someone's or something's death warrant to cause the death or end of someone or something The company's flawed business strategy has signed the death warrants for thousands of jobs. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers sign on the dotted line to formally agree to something by signing an official document. This expression is often used to mean simply that you make a firm commitment about something. Once you sign on the dotted line you are committed to that property. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: another sign That he and other business leaders are engaging with environmental issues is another sign of just how quickly the tide is turning. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Smoke rose from a chimney or two; there was hardly another sign of life. The Princess and the Curdie (1883) With such a warm summer overall, is this another sign of global warming? Times, Sunday Times (2006) Yet there have been definite signs of progress in recent weeks, and the stats certainly offer proof of his improvement. The Sun (2012) He showed definite signs of a return to form when bustling up the winner at Catterick last month. The Sun (2013) By the end of last season there were definite signs of wear and tear. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The doctors know relatives of coma patients are always looking for hopeful signs. The Sun (2012) He did not regard it as a hopeful sign. The Barefoot Emperor: An Ethiopian Tragedy (2007) There are hopeful signs of change. Christianity Today (2000) More worrying, though, is that global temperatures so far this year have been the warmest on record and show little sign of cooling off soon. Times, Sunday Times (2010) There had been little sign of what was to come. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Little sign of a midlife crisis here. Times, Sunday Times (2015) But have experts in the global balance of power missed the most obvious sign of all? Times, Sunday Times (2011) There was no obvious sign a vehicle had been buried in the mud. The Sun (2012) From this vantage point there is no obvious sign of human settlement. Times, Sunday Times (2008) These skies are often ominous signs of something dramatic on the way, such as weather fronts piling in from the Atlantic. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It was the most ominous sign of what was to come. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The torrential rain seemed to be an ominous sign of the battle to come. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Unless something shows promising signs of turning out just right I may as well give up. Coping with Bulimia (1987) These are promising signs for the future. The Sun (2012) Amid the gloom there were some promising signs from their new players. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He was decent enough to sign a statement to that effect, which helped greatly with my insurance claim. Times, Sunday Times New employees can sign a statement agreeing to be bound by such a policy at the time of hire. Christianity Today And he revealed he was asked to sign a statement to back up the club's story. The Sun More than 1,700 scientists have agreed to sign a statement defending the 'integrity and honesty' of global warming research. Times, Sunday Times As such, professors sign a statement of faith before being invited on staff. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He may arrive towards the end of lunch and will sign the treaty then. Times, Sunday Times This might enable him to sign the treaty but claim victory at the same time. Times, Sunday Times Nonetheless, he was eventually convinced by his advisors to sign the treaty without gaining almost anything for himself. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In most cases heads of state designated plenipotentiaries to sign the treaty, but some presidents also signed on behalf of states which were republics. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Since then, states that did not sign the treaty can now only accede to it. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some were required to sign a waiver stating that they understood that they might catch the coronavirus while having their hair cut. Times,Sunday Times Under the rules, winners must be at least 18 and sign a waiver protecting the company from all liability claims. canada.com He said he would have required the reporters to sign a waiver promising not to resell any tickets that he sold to them. Times, Sunday Times Drivers are typically required to sign a waiver to release the promoter of an event from liability. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Only applicants that volunteer and sign a waiver will have their applications be part of the program. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, first-quarter results showed little sign of strain. Times, Sunday Times But he showed no sign of strain as he wisecracked his way through what looks like being his last game. The Sun But increasingly we are seeing signs of strain. The Sun Given that scarcity value and forecast growth of 44 per cent next year, a forward multiple of 9 times shows no signs of strain. Times, Sunday Times Below the surface, however, there were signs of strain. Times,Sunday Times He said there was no sign of stress thus far. Times, Sunday Times They showed no sign of stress but will spend three days in quarantine before holding a press conference. Times, Sunday Times Calico was also 'box walking' - moving sideways - a sign of stress. The Sun Bear in mind, too, that cheek-chewing can be a sign of stress. The Sun Take stock at the first sign of stress. The Sun There was no extended developmental period, no visible sign of struggle towards a working language. The Times Literary Supplement There were no signs of struggle or forced entry. Times, Sunday Times The people he found had usually died without moving, without any signs of struggle, and were often still seated in their chairs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The ruling came into effect in mid-2005 and there have been signs of struggle ever since. Times, Sunday Times There were no signs of struggle, but there was a note. Times, Sunday Times The market can be a rollercoaster ride, and it might be tempting to cut and run at the first sign of trouble. Times, Sunday Times (2017) If you do get a migraine, take a soluble painkiller at the first sign of trouble. The Sun (2015) First off, it would be a sign of weakness. Times, Sunday Times (2010) I had to pull myself together, show no sign of weakness, drum up some aggression to protect myself. ULTIMATE PRIZES We decided to stay, and that sign of weakness guaranteed that the first talks ended in deadlock. Times, Sunday Times (2010) To admit to any sort of problem is taken as a sign of weakness in what is often a very macho environment. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Contrary to what you may think, Mike, openness isn't a sign of weakness, especially when you're amongst friends. CODE BREAKER (2003) You won't find a sign of wear on the 18,000 machine: it's never ridden and has only 10 'rolling road' miles on the clock. Times, Sunday Times The process can be repeated many times; typically several hundred impressions (copies) could be printed before the plate shows much sign of wear. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These, however, showed no sign of wear and had apparently been cast into the spring by healed guests. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Cook still comes across with consummate taste and with a voice that shows little sign of wear after 40 years. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The plastic reusable cups may show signs of wear and tear but will have been washed and sterilised. Times, Sunday Times If he shows the slightest sign of unreasonable anger, physical or emotional, walk away. The Sun (2016) Sterling is down by a quarter over the past year but there is still not the slightest sign of recovery from British manufacturing. Times, Sunday Times (2009) There was not the slightest sign of injury. Christianity Today (2000) In a mere half-hour, it transpires, she has climbed a street sign, straddled a traffic cone and chattered away to said flower. Times, Sunday Times If there are any discrepancies between the order and the restrictions described on the street sign, you have grounds for appeal. Times, Sunday Times This obstruction, which in real life could be a street sign, casts a 'shadow' on the opposite wall. Times, Sunday Times At least she has a street sign now, some sign of progress at least. Times, Sunday Times As the hours pass, dozens of cars line the street as fans jump out and pose by the street sign. The Sun You just have to send out a subtle sign that you could be interested to get a love match started. The Sun So what are the subtle signs it pays to be aware of? The Sun What are some of the subtle signs that you see that we're reverting to legalism? Christianity Today The fifteen items of this test cover the most significant, subtle signs of overwork, such as repeatedly waking up tired in the morning. Christianity Today It turned out he had a talent for spotting the subtle signs of a developing storm, reading the twister's moves as if the winds whispered directions in his ear. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This was the first tangible sign that this thing was winding down. Times, Sunday Times Yet up until a month ago his eight-month tenure was showing tangible signs of success. Times,Sunday Times There were also tangible signs of progress. Smithsonian A time limit should have been placed on the talks (if any were actually under way) and, without tangible signs of progress, the secrecy of the blackout lifted. Times, Sunday Times There are other less tangible signs of improved confidence as well. Times, Sunday Times Tightness can be a tell-tale sign that something isn't right, while inflammation can present itself as redness, peeling, excessive dryness, soreness, stinging or flaking skin. The Sun Rapid changes of manager are a tell-tale sign of more basic trouble. Times, Sunday Times You pick it up and get that unwanted tell-tale sign - a pause before a disjointed voice comes on the line. Times, Sunday Times Yet the fact he was not even on the bench was a tell-tale sign. The Sun The tell-tale sign was how much body movement he showed after the ball had come into contact with his hands. Times, Sunday Times The only telltale sign that the house was once two will be the two front doors. Times, Sunday Times A buried shoe fragment was a telltale sign. Times, Sunday Times For much of the time his thumbs pointed up — a telltale sign he was confident and enjoying himself. The Sun She's also got a backpack on her shoulders and canvas straps hanging from her legs, the telltale sign that electrodes are attached to both calves. Times, Sunday Times One telltale sign of infection, however, can be a slow-running computer. Times, Sunday Times In most cases a slip in productivity would be a troubling sign for the economy. Houston Chronicle In a troubling sign for the president, voters appear to be turning against his handling of the economy, for years his strongest suit. Times,Sunday Times The tact, cohesion, and ingenuity displayed in the uprising was a troubling sign to the authorities of what was perhaps to come. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But this was a defeat that betrayed not just an edginess on the surface, but also some troubling signs beneath the surface. Times, Sunday Times These were troubling signs, so early. Times, Sunday Times Looking scrawny and with full beards, the men wave at the camera, make victory signs and link arms to sing the national anthem. The Sun (2010) He smiled, and raised his fingers in a victory sign. Times, Sunday Times (2011) They greeted us and gave the victory sign. Times, Sunday Times (2015) A knee bandage was the only visible sign of his accident yesterday. Times, Sunday Times (2016) That catastrophe represented the most visible sign of the reckless exploitation of the land's resources. MEASURING AMERICA (2002) The most visible sign of the intensity of the crisis is unemployment. A Social History of Modern Spain (1991) People react to a hat as if it's a welcome sign, a solicitor of conversation. Times, Sunday Times In many ways the latest provocations are a welcome sign that the hardliners are on the defensive. Times, Sunday Times He said there would be a welcome sign at a crossroads that would indicate where to turn. Christianity Today A welcome sign of mischief in a grey world. Times, Sunday Times Just one in ten of the 30,000 people who lived there have returned - despite a forlorn welcome sign, inset. The Sun He opened a trunk and pulled out a wooden sign on which was scrawled, 'promise everything, deliver nothing'. Times, Sunday Times Just below the tower, an outstretched metal and wooden sign, added in 1950, displays the name of the building and points towards the recessed entrance. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As of 2004, only a wooden sign remained. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Individual campsites are marked by a wooden sign nailed to a tree which indicates the campsite number. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Today, it has a painted wooden sign out front, keeping with the traditional look and feel of the rustic architecture. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 标志, 签名, 信号 Japanese: 兆候, 署名する, 合図 |
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