noun🔗Share所指, 意指。 (structuralism) The concept or idea evoked by a sign."The signified of the word "apple" is the idea of a round, usually red or green, fruit that grows on trees. "“苹果”这个词的所指，就是一种圆形、通常是红色或绿色的、生长在树上的水果的概念。theoryphilosophylinguisticslanguagecommunicationsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share标志，象征 To create a sign out of something."The artist signified her love for nature by painting a tree, transforming it into a symbol of growth and peace. "这位艺术家通过画一棵树来象征她对自然的热爱，使这棵树变成了一个成长与和平的标志。communicationlanguagesignlinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share象征，表示 To give (something) a meaning or an importance."Winning the school spelling bee signified years of hard work and dedication for Sarah. "赢得学校拼字比赛对莎拉来说，象征着多年来的努力和付出。languagecommunicationwordsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share表明，表示，示意 To show one’s intentions with a sign etc.; to indicate, announce."The crossing guard signified that it was safe to cross the street by raising her hand. "交通管理员举起手，示意可以安全过马路了。communicationlanguagesignwordactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share表示，意味着。 To mean; to betoken."The red traffic light signified that we had to stop. "红色的交通灯表示我们必须停车。languagecommunicationsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share要紧，有关系 To make a difference; to matter (in negative or interrogative expressions)."Whether he came to the meeting or not hardly signified, as the decision had already been made. "他来不来开会，根本不怎么要紧，反正决定已经做好了。languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
