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sign AHD[sīn] D.J.[saɪn]K.K.[saɪn]n.（名词）- Something that suggests the presence or existence of a fact, condition, or quality.标志：显示事实、情况或性质在场或存在的某物
- An act or a gesture used to convey an idea, a desire, information, or a command:手势：传达一种思想、欲望、消息或命令的动作或姿势：gave the go-ahead sign.给了一个放行手势
- Sign language.手势语
- A displayed structure bearing lettering or symbols, used to identify or advertise a place of business:招牌：上面有文字或符号的陈列装置，用来表明一个生意场所的位置或为之作广告：a motel with a flashing neon sign outside.一个外面有块闪闪发亮的霓红灯广告招牌的汽车旅馆
- A posted notice bearing a designation, direction, or command:标牌：上面有说明、指示或命令的张贴告示牌：an EXIT sign above a door; a traffic sign.门上方写着“出口”一字的标牌；交通标志
- A conventional figure or device that stands for a word, a phrase, or an operation; a symbol, as in mathematics or in musical notation.符号：用来代表一个词、短语或一个操作的习惯性图形或图案；数学或乐符中的符号
- pl. sign An indicator, such as a dropping or footprint, of the trail of an animal:【复数】 sign 踪迹：动物遗迹的指示物，如一堆粪便或脚印：looking for deer sign.寻找鹿的踪迹
- A trace or vestige:迹像：痕迹或遗迹：no sign of life.没有生命的迹象
- A portentous incident or event; a presage:前兆，预兆：预示性的事情或事件；预兆：took the eclipse as a sign from God.把月蚀当作神的预示
- A body manifestation that serves to indicate the presence of malfunction or disease.体症：用来指示出现机能失调或疾病的身体表现
- One of the 12 divisions of the zodiac, each named for a constellation and represented by a symbol.宫：黄道带十二个分区中的一个，每一个带都以一个星座的名字命名，用一个图形表示
v.（动词）signed, sign.ing, signs v.tr.（及物动词）- To affix one's signature to.签署：在…上签上自己的名字
- To write (one's signature).签名：写（自己的签名）
- To approve or ratify (a document) by affixing a signature, seal, or other mark:签准：通过在上面签名、盖章或用其它记号表示同意或批准（一个文件）：sign a bill into law.签字批准一项法案
- To hire or engage by obtaining a signature on a contract:签约：通过使其在合约上签字而雇佣或聘请：signed a rookie pitcher for next season; sign up actors for a tour.为下一个赛季签约雇了一个刚刚参加比赛的投手；为了巡回演出签约雇佣了许多演员
- To relinquish or transfer title to by signature:签约放弃：通过签约放弃或转让：signed away all her claims to the estate.签约放弃了她对那块地产的所有权
- To provide with a sign or signs:安装指示牌：安装一个或多个指示牌：sign a new highway.在一条新公路上装指示牌
- To communicate with a sign or by sign language:打手势：用手势或手势语言交流：signed his approval; sign instructions to a hearing-impaired teammate.用手势表示同意；用手势向一个听力不健全的队友传达指示
- To consecrate with the sign of the cross.划十字祝福
v.intr.（不及物动词）- To make a sign or signs; signal.打信号：作一个或多个手势；打信号
- To use sign language.使用手语
- To write one's signature.签名
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
- 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
sign on - Informal To enlist oneself, especially as an employee:【非正式用语】 受雇：使自己受雇，尤其是作为一个雇员："Retired politicians often sign on with top-dollar law firms"(New York Times)“退休的政客经常受雇于一些有钱的法律事务所”(纽约时报)
- To start transmission with an identification of the broadcasting station.宣布广播开始：在确认广播电台台名之后开始广播
sign out - To record the departure of (another or oneself) by signing a register.签名登记外出：登记记录（其它人或自己的）离去
sign up - To agree to be a participant or recipient by signing one's name; enlist:经报名获得：通过签名同意成为…的成员或接受者；应募：signed up for military service; signing up for a pottery course.报名从军；报名参加陶器制作课程
- Middle English signe 中古英语 signe
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin signum * see sek w- 1源自 拉丁语 signum * 参见 sek w- 1
signʹer n.（名词）sign, badge, mark, token, symptom, note- These nouns are compared as they denote an outward indication of the existence or presence of something not immediately evident.这里比较的名词，都含有某物存在或在场的外在指示，而这个事物本身不是立即可见的。
- Sign is the most general: Sign 是最普通的： A high forehead is thought to be a sign of intelligence.高额头被认为是智慧的标志。"The exile of Gaveston was the sign of the barons' triumph" (John R. Green). “盖夫斯顿的流放标志着男爵的胜利” （约翰R·格林）。 "The V sign is the symbol of the unconquerable will of the occupied territories" (Winston S. Churchill)."V"这个标志表明了占领区民众不可征服的意志” （温斯顿·S·丘吉尔）。
- Badge usually refers to something that is worn as an insignia of membership,is an emblem of achievement,or is a characteristic sign: Badge 通常指作为表明会员身份的证章而戴的东西，或者是表示成就的徽章，或者表示一个有特色的标志： The sheriff's badge was shaped like a star.治安官的徽章是星状的。"Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge" (Shakespeare).“大度的宽容是高贵品质的真正象征” （莎士比亚）。
- Mark can refer to a visible trace or impression ( Mark 可以指一个可见的痕迹或印证（ a laundry mark) or to an indication of a distinctive trait or characteristic: 洗衣店标签） 或指一个特别的特征或特点的显示： Intolerance is the mark of a bigot. The term can also denote a lasting effect,as of an experience: 不宽容是顽固者的标志。 这个词也可以用来表示一个持久的效果，比如一次经历留下的： Poverty had left its mark.贫穷已留下深深的印记。
- Token usually refers to evidence or proof of something intangible: Token 通常指无形事物的证据或证明： sent flowers as a token of her affection.送花以表示她的爱意。
- Symptom suggests outward evidence of a process or condition,especially an adverse condition: Symptom 表示一个过程或状态的外在显示，尤指一个不利的状态： "dying of a hundred good symptoms" (Alexander Pope); “死前有多种症状” （亚历山大·蒲柏）； "the gale having rather increased than shown any symptoms of abating" (Frederick Marryat).“大风不但没有显示出任何变小的迹象，反而越刮越大” （弗雷德里克·马里亚特）。
- Note applies to the sign of a particular quality or feature: Note 指一个特别的性质或特点的指示： "the eternal note of sadness" (Matthew Arnold).See also Synonyms at gesture “悲伤的永恒记录” （马修阿诺德） 参见同义词 gesture
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