英语词汇“sign”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	sign
释义	sign —sign /saɪn/ Ⅰ noun [C] (BODY MOVEMENT) ► B1 a movement of the body that gives information or an instruction: » She pointed to her watch as a sign that it was getting late and she wanted to leave.» She made/gave a sign to her husband to stop talking.» The priest made the sign of the cross (= made the shape of a cross by moving his hand between four points on his chest) when he entered the church.→ _{SEE ALSO} SIGNAL(Cf. ↑signal) noun ^(ACTION)Thesaurus⁺: ↑Gestures and gesturing in general • • • Extra Examples:» She made a sign to the others to come in.» The conductor gave a sign for them to play louder.» He made a sign to them to stand up.» He pulled a face as a sign that he thought Tommy was talking rubbish.» He made a spiral sign with his hand to indicate that they should turn. Ⅱ noun [C] (MARK) ► B2 a written or printed mark that has a standard meaning: » + and - are mathematical signs.» £ is the sign for the British pound.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Signs, signals and symbols , ↑Specific signs and symbols • • • Extra Examples:» How do you write the euro sign?» There was a percentage sign after the figure.» Where is the degree sign on this keyboard? Ⅲ noun [C] (NOTICE) ► A2 a notice giving information, directions, a warning, etc.: » a road sign» a shop signThesaurus⁺: ↑Information and messagesWord Builder:–Nouns: sign, signal, signatory, signature, signing–Verbs: sign, signal • • • Extra Examples:» The sign by the roadworks said 'Slow - heavy plant crossing'.» The road sign points left.» The sign on the gate said 'Private Property - No Admittance.'» The sign on the wall said "Please refrain from smoking."» He hung a sign on the door of the shop that said it would reopen at 11. Ⅳ noun [C] (SHOWING) ► B1 something showing that something else exists or might happen or exist in the future: » His inability to handle the situation is a sure sign of weakness.» [+ that] The fact that he's eating more is a sign that he's feeling better.» I've searched for my hat, but there's no sign of it anywhere (= I can't find it).» There was no sign of life in the building (= there seemed to be no one in it).» Billy's work at school has shown signs of improvement this year.» There is every sign that/All the signs are that the worst is over.→ _{SEE ALSO} SIGNAL(Cf. ↑signal) noun ^(SHOWING)Thesaurus⁺: ↑Showing and demonstrating • • • Extra Examples:» Doug scanned the horizon for any sign of the boat.» She searched his face for some sign of forgiveness, but it remained expressionless.» The detectives searched the house from top to bottom , but they found no sign of the stolen goods.» A common sign of dyslexia is that the sequencing of letters when spelling words may be incorrect.» High rates of crime are considered by some people to be a sign of a sick society. Ⅴ verb (BODY MOVEMENT) ↑Verb Endings for sign 1 F0 [T or I] to give an order or information, or make a request, using hand and body movements: » [+ to infinitive] He signed for/to the waiter to bring him another drink.» [+ that] He signed to the waiter that he wanted another drink.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Gestures and gesturing in general 2 F0 [I or T] to use sign language (= language used by people who cannot hear or talk) Thesaurus⁺: ↑Signs, signals and symbols , ↑Specific signs and symbolsThesaurus⁺: ↑Gestures and gesturing in general Ⅵ verb (WRITE) ↑Verb Endings for sign 1 B1 [I or T] to write your name, usually on a written or printed document, to show that you agree with its contents or have written or created it yourself: » to sign a letter/cheque/contract/lease/agreement» Sign here, please.» He signed his name at the end of the letter.» [+ obj + noun ] He signed himself 'Mark Taylor'.» She said the painting was by Picasso, but it wasn't signed.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Signing and signatures 2 F0 [T] in sport, to make a legal written agreement to employ a player: » The football club has just signed a new player.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Recruiting staff, applying for and accepting jobsWord Builder:–Nouns: sign, signal, signatory, signature, signing–Verbs: sign, signal • • • Extra Examples:» Getting the two leaders to sign a peace treaty was his greatest accomplishment.» We can't sign the agreement yet - we'll have to play for time.» He asked her to sign a prenuptial agreement when they got engaged.» Can I nominate someone as a proxy to sign for me?» Don't sign anything until you've read the small print.
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