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sign
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n.

vt.& vi.

  • 易混淆的单词：SIGN  

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1. N-COUNT 符号;记号 A sign is a mark or shape that always has a particular meaning, for example in mathematics or music. 

  • Equations are generally written with a two-bar equals sign.

    等式通常用两道横的等号来表示。

2. N-COUNT (示意的)动作，姿势，手势 A sign is a movement of your arms, hands, or head which is intended to have a particular meaning. 

  • 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。

3. VERB 打手势语;为(节目或表演)配手语 If you sign, you communicate with someone using sign language. If a programme or performance is signed, someone uses sign language so that deaf people can understand it. 

  • All programmes will be either 'signed' or subtitled...

    所有节目要么要配手语要么要打字幕。

4. N-COUNT 招牌;标牌;指示牌;告示牌;标志 A sign is a piece of wood, metal, or plastic with words or pictures on it. Signs give you information about something, or give you a warning or an instruction. 

  • ...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

  • As soon as the seat belt sign had been switched off, we rushed out.

    安全带指示灯一关掉，我们就冲了出去。

5. N-VAR 迹象;征兆;表象;痕迹 If there is a sign of something, there is something which shows that it exists or is happening. 

  • 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。

  • Your blood would have been checked for any sign of kidney failure.

    应该要对你进行抽血检查的，看是否有任何肾衰竭的迹象。

6. VERB 在…上签名;在…上签字;签署 When you sign a document, you write your name on it, usually at the end or in a special space. You do this to indicate that you have written the document, that you agree with what is written, or that you were present as a witness. 

  • 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。

7. V-ERG (和…)签约 If an organization signs someone or if someone signs for an organization, they sign a contract agreeing to work for that organization for a specified period of time. 

  • 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。

8. N-COUNT (黄道十二宫的)宫，星座 In astrology, a sign or a sign of the zodiac is one of the twelve areas into which the heavens are divided. 

  • 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。

9. See also: signing; call sign;  
10. PHRASE 不见…的踪影 If you say that there is no sign of someone, you mean that they have not yet arrived, although you are expecting them to come. 

  • 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。

11. PHRASE 已签字盖章的;已成定局的 If you say that an agreement is signed and sealed, or signed, sealed and delivered, you mean that it is absolutely definite because everyone involved has signed all the legal documents. 

  • 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。

12.   to sign one's own death warrant→see: death warrant; 
相关词组：
sign away  sign for  sign in  sign off  sign on  sign on for  sign over  sign up 
Noun

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"
Verb

1. mark with one's signature; write one's name (on);

  • "She signed the letter and sent it off"
  • "Please sign here"

2. approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation;

  • "All parties ratified the peace treaty"
  • "Have you signed your contract yet?"

3. be engaged by a written agreement;

  • "He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18"
  • "The soprano signed to sing the new opera"

4. engage by written agreement;

  • "They signed two new pitchers for the next season"

5. communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs;

  • "He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture"
  • "The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu"

6. place signs, as along a road;

  • "sign an intersection"
  • "This road has been signed"

7. communicate in sign language;

  • "I don't know how to sign, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousin"

8. make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate

Adjective

1. used of the language of the deaf

体育

  • 1.签名

公路科技

<名>
  • 1.标志

农学

<名>
  • 1.病征

医学

  • 1.①朕兆：提示某事物的存在；②体征：疾病的客观证据，例如医生检查时发现与病人主观感觉(症状)相反的证据

建筑

<名>
  • 1.标志
  • 2.又称 :标志(landmark)

法律

  • 1.署名
  • 2.签订
  • 3.签字
  • 4.签名
  • 5.签署

计算机

  • 1.(代数)符号，正负号；信号；记号[S，SN]

铁道

<名>
  • 1.标志
  • 2.又称 :标志(marker)
1. Violence is a sign of weakness or fear, not a sign of strength or confidence.
暴力是懦弱或恐惧的迹象，不是力量和信心的表征。

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

2. A strong square jaw is a sign of firm character.
强健的方下巴是刚毅性格的标志。

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

3. Adjusting your tie is often a sign of nervousness.
调整自己的领带通常是心情紧张的迹象。

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. Agitated activity by certain animals may be a sign of an impending earthquake.
某些动物烦躁不安可能是地震临震前的预兆。

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

5. All the participants were required to sign in as they entered the hall to attend the meeting.
出席会议的人在进入大厅前均须签到。

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

6. All those who have contributed towards the gift will sign their names in a large album which will be sent to the headmaster's home.
凡是凑钱买此礼品的人都要在一本大签名簿上签名，这本签名簿要送到校长家里去。

来自《用法词典》

7. As a schoolboy, he showed every sign of genius.
当他还是个小学生的时候，就显示出了天资聪慧。

来自《简明英汉词典》

8. Black clouds are an unmistakable sign of coming rain.
乌云是下雨的明显先兆。

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

9. Buds on the trees are a sign of spring.
树上的萌芽是春天来临的征兆。

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

10. Can you find someone to sign me in?
你能找个人签字放我进去吗？

来自《简明英汉词典》

11. Do not take our restraint for a sign of weakness.
不要把我方的克制看做是软弱可欺。

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

12. He affixed the sign to the wall.
他将标记贴到墙上。

来自《简明英汉词典》

13. He wants all of us to sign.
他要我们大家都签字。

来自《简明英汉词典》

14. He was not the only one to sign up.
报名参加的不光是他一个人。

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

15. Hungary has indicated its readiness to sign the treaty.
匈牙利已表示愿意签订该条约。

来自《简明英汉词典》

16. I could see no sign of life in the deserted town.
在这个无人居住的城镇，我看不见一点生命的迹象。

来自《简明英汉词典》

17. I don't expect him to sign anyone on.
我希望他不雇用任何人。

来自《简明英汉词典》

18. I should make a few discreet enquiries about the firm before you sign anything.
我应先审慎打探一下这家公司的底细，然后你再签字。

来自《简明英汉词典》

19. I want all of you to sign.
我要你们全都签字。

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

20. I want to check with my secretary before I sign the papers.
在签署这些文件前，我要与我的秘书商议。

来自《简明英汉词典》