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单词 signpost
释义 signpost

signpost /ˈsaɪn.pəʊst/ aep /-poʊst/

noun [C] (ROAD SIGN)
txbsignpost.jpg B1 a pole at the side of a road, especially at a point where two or more roads meet, that gives information about routes and distances: » The signpost said 'London 18 miles'.Thesaurus+: ↑Lights, signs and markings on roads
noun [C] (SHOW FUTURE)
F0 something that shows what is going to happen, or what should happen, in the future: » This upturn in the country's economy is a splendid signpost to the future.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing and demonstrating
verb [T usually passive] (ROAD SIGN) ↑Verb Endings for signpost
F0 to show the direction of something on a signpost: » The road wasn't very well signposted (= provided with signposts).» We found where we were going very easily, because it was signposted (= the direction was shown by signposts) all the way.Thesaurus+: ↑Lights, signs and markings on roads
verb [T] (SHOW FUTURE) ↑Verb Endings for signpost
F0 to show clearly how something is going to develop: » The early chapters of the book signpost what is going to happen further on.Thesaurus+: ↑Predicting things and intuition
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