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sign

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英英释义同义词辨析词组搭配考试真题实用场景例句

近义词gesture indicate signal wave motion

n. 迹象；符号；记号；手势；指示牌
vi. 签署；签名
vt. 签署；示意

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词态变化

复数: signs;第三人称单数: signs;过去式: signed;过去分词: signed;现在分词: signing;

助记提示

1、sign- => sign.

中文词源

sign 手势，标记，符号，印章，图章，签字，签署

来自拉丁语 signum,符号，标志，图章，可能来自 PIE*sekw,砍，切，词源同 segment,score,shear. 引申诸相关比喻义。

英英释意

1. a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened);: "he showed signs of strain"; "they welcomed the signs of spring"

2. a public display of a (usually written) message;: "he posted signs in all the shop windows"

3. any communication that encodes a message;: "signals from the boat suddenly stopped"

4. structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted;: "the highway was lined with signboards"

5. (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

6. (medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease;: "there were no signs of asphixiation"

7. having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges);: "he got the polarity of the battery reversed"; "charges of opposite sign"

8. an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come;: "he hoped it was an augury"; "it was a sign from God"

9. a gesture that is part of a sign language

10. a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified;: "The bond between the signifier and the signified is arbitrary"--de Saussure

11. a character indicating a relation between quantities;: "don't forget the minus sign"

英文词源

sign: sign: [13] Sign comes via Old French signe from Latin signum ‘mark’. It already had the meaning ‘mark denoting something’ in Latin, and it was in this sense that it entered English, gradually ousting the native word token. The verb sign goes back ultimately to the Latin derivative signāre ‘mark’. English acquired it in the 14th century, and first used it for ‘write one’s name’ in the 15th century.

Other related forms in English include assign [14], consign [15], design, ensign [14], insignia [17], resign [14] (in which the prefix re- has the force of ‘un-’), seal ‘wax impression, fastening’, signal, signatory [17], signature [16], signet [14], significant [16], and signify [13].

The ultimate source of Latin signum is uncertain. It was once assumed to go back to the Indo-European base *sek- ‘cut’ (source of English saw, section, etc), as if it denoted etymologically a ‘cut mark’, but now Indo-European *seq- ‘point out’, hence ‘say, tell’ (source of English say) is viewed as a more likely ancestor.
=> assign, consign, design, ensign, insignia, resign, seal, signal, signature, significant
sign (n.): early 13c., "gesture or motion of the hand," especially one meant to communicate something, from Old French signe "sign, mark," from Latin signum "identifying mark, token, indication, symbol; proof; military standard, ensign; a signal, an omen; sign in the heavens, constellation," according to Watkins, literally "standard that one follows," from PIE *sekw-no-, from root *sekw- (1) "to follow" (see sequel).

Ousted native token. Meaning "a mark or device having some special importance" is recorded from late 13c.; that of "a miracle" is from c. 1300. Zodiacal sense in English is from mid-14c. Sense of "characteristic device attached to the front of an inn, shop, etc., to distinguish it from others" is first recorded mid-15c. Meaning "token or signal of some condition" (late 13c.) is behind sign of the times (1520s). In some uses, the word probably is a shortening of ensign. Sign language is recorded from 1847; earlier hand-language (1670s).
sign (v.): c. 1300, "to make the sign of the cross," from Old French signier "to make a sign (to someone); to mark," from Latin signare "to set a mark upon, mark out, designate; mark with a stamp; distinguish, adorn;" figuratively "to point out, signify, indicate," from signum (see sign (n.)). Sense of "to mark, stamp" is attested from mid-14c.; that of "to affix one's name" is from late 15c. Meaning "to communicate by hand signs" is recorded from 1700. Related: Signed; signing.

同义词辨析

groan, moan, sigh, sob

这些名词(动词)均有"叹息声，叹息"之意。

groan：侧重指因受到难忍受的精神负担或强烈的痛苦等而发出沉重的呻吟，也指显示强烈不满的叹息声。

moan语气比groan强，多指拉长的或连续的悲叹(声)或呻吟(声)。

sigh：多指无意识地发出表示沮丧、悲痛、悔恨或厌倦等情绪的深沉叹息。

sob：指抽噎声或呜咽声，或边说边哭。

symbol, badge, sign, signal, mark, token, attribute, emblem

这些名词均含"标志，象征，符号"之意。

symbol：指作象征或表达某种深邃意蕴的特殊事物。

badge：一般指金属证章或写有姓名的带状标志物。

sign：普通用词，指人们公认事物的记号，也可指某种情况的征兆。

signal：指为某一目的而有意发出的信号。

mark：普通用词，含义广泛。既可指方便于辨认而有意做的标记，又可指自然形成的标记或有别于他事物的特征。

token：语气庄重，指礼品、纪念物等作为表示友谊、爱情等的象征或标志。

attribute：指人或物及其地位、属性的象征。

emblem：指选定象征一个国家、民族或家庭等的图案或实物。

考试真题

Small signs may indicate great changes to come and therefore merit attention.

It is a welcome sign of the coming of spring.

Great leaders recognize the weak signals or slight signs that point to big changes to come.

Dogs may have learned to detect threat signs from humans and respond by trying to make peace, according to researcher Sanni Somppi.

They had negative views of effort, believing that having to work hard was a sign of low ability.

If you have a sign in your yard declaring what setup you use, that'd point them in the right direction, though at that point, we're talking about a highly targeted, semi-sophisticated attack, and not the sort of forced-entry attack that makes up the majority of burglaries.

In recent months, though, environmental studies indicate there have been signs of improvement.

That is a sign of its immense potential.

But as reliance on the Web grows, there are signs that the question is getting more serious attention: Last month, a study published in CNS Spectrums claimed to be the first large-scale look at excessive Internet use.

Fetch the documents signed by Mr Gartner.

Didn't you see the private sign over there?

The woman was putting up a sign on the wall

The editor is amazed at how quickly Smith gets his stories—only minutes after they happen—but soon he's presented with a contract to sign.

The editor is frightened by this news, but he is more frightened by the idea of losing his newspaper, so he agrees to sign

They were obliged to fulfill the signed contract.

Well, the sign on my store says the hours are ten to six, but if business is slower than usual, I can just lock up and take off early.

He was so glad to see them that he didn't even think to read the sign by the entrance

In some countries, whistling by listeners is a sign of approval while in other courtiers it is a form of insult.

A new sign in the window told the story.

Go upstairs to sign some document

"When they see that carrier back out on the street," Swigart said, "that's the first sign to them that life is starting to return to normal.

Also, if we both sign up before Friday, we can get a discount on a six-month membership.

Building a neon sign is an art practiced by professionals trained on the job to mold glass tubes into decorative shapes and letters.

If you have a sign in your yard declaring what setup you use, that'd point them in the right direction, though at that point, we're talking about a highly targeted, semi-sophisticated attack, and not the sort of forced-entry attack that makes up the major

It takes many hours to craft a single sign.

So you just need to sign the form to say you've received it.

The center's "Shop with Your Doc" program sends doctors to the grocery store to meet with any patients who sign up for the service, plus any other shoppers who happen to be around with questions.

The sight of a mailman on the street is a reassuring sign of life becoming normal again.

Yet there are recent signs that the gap could be starting to shrink.

Schools or teachers who sign up for the National Math Club receive a kit full of activities and resources, but there's no special teacher training and no competition attached.

More than a decade later, there was no sign of the ecosystem re-building itself.

Teenagers at risk of depression, anxiety and suicide often wear their troubles like a neon ( ' , 霓虹灯 ) sign.

Studying at university will only become less attractive if employers shift their focus away from where someone went to university--and there is no sign of that happening anytime soon.

Carli says that one of the most significant things about his study is that it provides new early-warning signs for parents, teachers and mental health-care providers.

Currently, there’s mounting criticism of Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign, which fights childhood obesity by encouraging youngsters to become more physically active, and it signed on singer Beyonce and basketball player Shaquille O’Neal, both of whom also endorse sodas which are a major contributor to the obesity epidemic.

The 2004 Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act, intended to encourage private space vehicles and services, prohibits the transportation secretary ( ' , and thereby the FAA) from regulating the de sign or operation of private spacecraft, unless they have resulted in a serious or fatal injury to crew or passengers.

Despite clear signs of global warming it is not easy for most people to believe climate change will affect their own lives.

It is a trend that shows no sign of slowing.

But there is also time for brief diversions onto bizarre ground, such as a discussion of the skyscraper index (which holds that a boom in skyscraper construction is a foolproof sign of an imminent recession)

Skyscrapers are a sure sign of a city's prosperity.

is a sign of age discrimination

Yet, there are signs of peril (危险)within American higher education.

Nor is there any sign of the intergenerational warfare predicted in the 1990s.

These "thought experiments" were pages of calculations signed and submitted to the prestigious journal Annalen der Physik by a virtual unknown.

And that box there to confirm you have known driving convictions, thank you, and then sign there.

That sign says they are against importing luxury goods from Europe.

Being funny isn't necessarily an indicator of good social skills and well-being," his research has shown, "it may just exactly be a sign of personality flaws

It is a sign of happiness and confidence.

They want to know if the economic crisis would affect our ability to carry out the deal we signed last November.

A package deal to be signed in November

Her poems on various subjects,religious and moral were printed in Boston in 1773, three years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

I can't believe so many people want to sign up for the Korea Development Conference.

In some countries, whistling by listeners is a sign of approval while in other courtiers it is a form of insult.

Since you're psychology major, you should sign up for it.

The man is still trying to sign up for the course he is interested in

And, by contrast, the loss of hope, is turning out to be a stronger sign that a person may commit suicide than other factors long thought to be more likely risks.

He wants to sign a long-term contract.

Although, over the years, Barbies had more than 180 different careers, including football coach, sign language teacher, ambassador, president and astronaut, her body shape hasn't changed much.

Common research has long held that talking themselves through a task helps children learn, although doing so when you'v apparently matured is not a great sign of brilliance.

From a political perspective, we need to understand the terms on which major countries like China and the USA might sign up to a global agreement because at the moment we don't have that consensus.

Studying at university will only become less attractive if employers shift their focus away from where someone went to university—and there is no sign of that happening anytime soon.

Teenagers at risk of depression, anxiety and suicide often wear their troubles like a neon sign.

The first major sign of problems came in summer 2010, when the construction corporation pushed the opening from October 2011 to June 2012.

This is a sign of the continued allure of creating scientific correlations across borders.

As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign.

At mile 3, I passed a sign:" go for it, runners!".

But at union station in Los Angeles last month, a board went up with dollar bills attached to it with pins and a sign that read, "give what you can, take what you need".

David Dominoni, of Glasgow university, said that light from street lamps, takeaway signs and homes is affecting the birds' biological clocks, leading to them being wide awake when they should be asleep.

I myself went through this searching process and found something that has changed my experience at college for the better: I discovered asl-American sign language.

I never felt an urge to learn any sign language before.

I often found myself telling my mom to drive more slowly, so that I could read all of the road signs we passed.

I only learned how to sign the alphabet that day.

If properly administered, a kitemark on terms and conditions could help people know what exactly they are signing up to.

In still another use, persons in Asian cultures may view silence as a sign of respect, particularly to an elder or a person in authority.

It all begins here, by signing up to join an organization.

Many editions contain signs, symbols and foreign words.

Observe signs to approach nesting birds.

Other organisations such as banks ask customers to sign long contracts they may not read or understand, but Miller believes social media requires special attention because it is so new.

Seventeen states allow parents to get an exemption豁免, sometimes just by signing a paper saying they personally object to a vaccine.

The reason why the ponies here are naughty is that Haytor is a tourist-heavy area and tourists are constantly feeding the ponies foods, despite signs asking them not to.

The set worked so beautiful when I first got it home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night.

They should either monitor their websites better so that children do not sign up too early, or they should adjust their websites to the needs of younger users.

They're not usually a sign of something serious, but they can last from 30 minutes to 7 days.

This is usually interpreted as a sign that today's parents are trying to manage their children's lives past the point where this behavior is appropriate.

When driving, minimize noise and observe no smoking signs.

While the fear hung over my head, there were also signs that I was headed down the right street.

You need to pay $50 to sign up a child for the club.

A tailor named John Dane, who emigrated in the late 1630s, left an account of his reasons for leaving England that is filled with signs.

As the first signs of recovery begin to take hold, deputy chiefs may be more willing to make the jump without a net.

Sometimes I feel in his late works a will to break all signs of continuity.

“Those first few days should be spent looking for work, not looking to sign on,” he claimed.

But even as the number of English speakers expands further there are signs that the global predominance of the language may fade within the foreseeable future.

The emerging consensus around the bill is a sign that legislators are getting frightened about a politically embarrassing short-term collapse at the USPS.

It is not, however, a sign that they' re getting serious about transforming the postal system for the 21st century.

"Those first few days should be spent looking for work, not looking to sign on," he claimed.

And the stock market reacts positively when companies tie CEO pay to, say, stock prices, a sign that those practices build up corporate value not just for the CEO.

Furthermore, the highest CEO salaries are paid to outside candidates, not to the cozy insider picks, another sign that high CEO pay is not some kind of depredation at the expense of the rest of the company.

In adulthood, looking someone else in a pleasant way can be a complimentary sign of paying attention.

In much of the world there is little sign of crisis.

It is not, however, a sign that they're getting serious about transforming the postal system for the 21st century.

Reding invited corporations to sign up for gender balance goals of 40 per cent female board membership.

That is how we have put a giant target sign on the backs of American workers, Hagel says.

with the use of eye-tracking technology, Julia minson of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government concluded that eye contact can signal very different kinds of messages, depending on the situation While eye contact may be a sign of connection or trust in

词组搭配

sign of the cross

a Christian sign made in blessing or prayer by tracing a cross from the forehead to the chest and to each shoulder, or in the air

［表示祝福或祈祷］画十字

sign of the times

something judged to exemplify or indicate the nature or quality of a particular period, typically something unwelcome or unpleasant

时代的标志（尤指不受欢迎或讨厌的事物）

the theft was a sign of the times.
偷窃是这个时代的标志。

signed, sealed, and delivered (或 signed and sealed

formally and officially agreed and in effect

正式签署生效

sign something away/over

officially relinquish rights or property by signing a deed

（在契约上）签字放弃（权利，财产）

I have no intention of signing away my inheritance.
我无意签字放弃继承权。

sign for

sign a receipt to confirm that one has received (something delivered or handed over)

签收

sign someone in

record someone's arrival in a register

签到登记

sign someone off

record that someone is entitled to miss work, typically because of illness

登记某人（尤指因病）不宜工作

sign off on

(US informal)assent or give one's approval to

(美，非正式)认可，同意

it was hard to get celebrities to sign off on those issues.
很难得到名流对这些问题的认同。

sign someone on

take someone into one's employment

签约雇佣

sign someone out

authorize someone's release or record their departure by signing a register

签字放行；登记某人的离开

sign something out

sign to indicate that one has borrowed or hired something

登记某物借出（或租用）

I signed out the keys.
我登记将钥匙借出。

sign someone up

(formally)engage someone in employment

(正式)雇佣

sign in

To record the arrival of (another or oneself) by signing a register.

签到：通过在签名记录（另一个人或者是自己的）到达

sign off

To announce the end of a communication; conclude.

宣布广播结束；结束

To stop transmission after identifying the broadcasting station.

在说完广播电台台名之后停止播送

&I{Informal} To express approval formally or conclusively

【非正式用语】正式同意：正式或结论性地表示同意

got the Congress to sign off on the tax proposal.
使国会正式同意这项税务提案

实用场景例句

Headaches may be a sign of stress.: 头痛可能是紧张的迹象。

There is no sign of John anywhere.: 哪儿都没有约翰的影子。

Call the police at the first sign of trouble.: 一有闹事的苗头就叫警察。

The gloomy weather shows no sign of improving.: 阴沉的天气没有丝毫转晴的迹象。

Her work is showing some signs of improvement.: 她的工作出现了一些改进的迹象。

The fact that he didn't say ‘no ’ immediately is a good sign .: 他没有马上拒绝，这是好征兆。

If an interview is too easy, it's a sure sign that you haven't got the job.: 如果面试太简单，那必定表示你没得到那份工作。

There was no sign of life in the house (= there seemed to be nobody there) .: 那座房子没有一点住人的迹象。

If I had noticed the warning signs , none of this would have happened.: 如果我注意到了那些预警征兆，这种事就一桩也不会发生了。

a road/traffic sign: 道路 / 交通标志

a shop/pub sign: 商店 / 酒吧招牌

The sign on the wall said ‘Now wash your hands ’.: 墙上的牌子上写着“请洗手”。

Follow the signs for the city centre.: 按照标牌的指示到市中心。

He gave a thumbs-up sign .: 他竖起了大拇指表示赞同。

Equations are generally written with a two-bar equals sign.: 等式通常用两道横的等号来表示。

They gave Lavalle the thumbs-up sign...: 他们对拉瓦列竖起了大拇指。

The priest made the sign of the cross over him.: 神父在他上方画了个十字。

All programmes will be either 'signed' or subtitled...: 所有节目要么要配手语要么要打字幕。

...a sign saying that the highway was closed because of snow.: 声明公路因大雪而关闭的告示牌

...a cardboard sign, which stated 'No to Poll Tax'...: 写有“反对人头税”的硬纸板抗议牌

They are prepared to hand back a hundred prisoners of war a day as a sign of good will...: 他们准备每日遣返100名战俘以示友好。

His face and movements rarely betrayed a sign of nerves...: 他的表情和行为几乎没有流露出紧张的迹象。

World leaders are expected to sign a treaty pledging to increase environmental protection...: 世界各国首脑预计会签署一份承诺加强环境保护的协定。

Before an operation the patient will be asked to sign a consent form.: 手术前患者将被要求在同意书上签字。

The Minnesota Vikings signed Herschel Walker from the Dallas Cowboys...: 明尼苏达维京人队签下了来自达拉斯牛仔队的赫舍尔·沃克。

The band then signed to Slash Records.: 随后乐队和伤痕唱片公司签约。

The New Moon takes place in your opposite sign of Libra on the 15th.: 15 日新月会移至你对面的天秤宫。

The London train was on time, but there was no sign of my Finnish friend.: 伦敦的火车准点到达，却不见我那芬兰朋友的踪影。

The Chancellor had been hoping to have an agreement signed and sealed by the end of this week...: 财政大臣一直期望这周末前能敲定一份协议。

A government spokesman said the bill must be signed, sealed and delivered by tomorrow.: 一名政府发言人称议案明天必须定下来。