Indication 对比 Signals

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Indication

前 1000（非常常见） B2 noun

Signals

前 2000（常见）

最常见: Indication

	Indication	Signals
发音	🇬🇧 /["/ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈsɪɡnəlz// 🇺🇸 //ˈsɪɡnəlz//
含义	表明某事真实或可能发生的迹象或暗示。 A sign or suggestion that something is true or might happen.	Messages or signs that tell something.
例句	The sudden drop in temperature is an indication that a storm is approaching.	She noticed the signals from her friend that he wanted to leave the party.
语域	中性	中性
常见程度	前 1000（非常常见）	前 2000（常见）
CEFR 等级	B2	-
词性	noun
搭配	firm, good, strong, be, serve as, have, point to something, show something, suggest something, amid indications of, amid indications that…, indication as to, (all) the indications are that…, early indications are that…, preliminary indications are that…	send signals, receive signals, clear signals, interpret signals, social signals
反义	confusion, ambiguity	silence, inaction
常见错误	Confused with 'indicate' as a verb., Using 'indication' without a clear object or context., Mixing up 'indication' with similar-sounding words like 'indecision'.	Confusing 'signal' as a noun vs. verb form., Using 'signal' in singular when referring to multiple signs., Mixing up the meaning of 'signal' in technical versus everyday language.
用法说明	在口语和书面语中都使用。在报告或演示文稿等正式讨论中更常见。避免在非常随意的谈话中使用。 Used in both spoken and written contexts. It's more common in formal discussions, such as reports or presentations. Avoid using it in very casual conversations.	Use 'signals' in both formal and informal contexts. It can refer to physical signs or metaphorical indications in discussions.

在真实片段中看它

Sherlock › S1 E1

- any prior indication. - But you can't have serial suicides.

Indication

... then "real" is simply electrical signals interpreted by your brain.

Signals

常见问题：Indication 对比 Signals

Indication和Signals 有什么区别？

Indication: A sign or suggestion that something is true or might happen. Signals: Messages or signs that tell something.

哪个更常见：Indication和Signals？

Indication 在日常英语中最常见。

能各给一个例子吗？

Indication: The sudden drop in temperature is an indication that a storm is approaching. Signals: She noticed the signals from her friend that he wanted to leave the party.

我可以互换使用 Indication和Signals 吗？

不总是。Indication和Signals 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。