indicative
adj
1 (grammar) stating a fact or asking questions of fact 陈述的
the indicative mood 陈述语气. Cf 参看 imperative 3, infinitive, subjunctive.
2 [pred 作表语]
~ of sth/that... (fml 文) showing or suggesting sth 表示或暗示某事物
Is a large head indicative of high intelligence? 头部大是不是表示智慧高?
Their failure to act is indicative of their lack of interest/indicative that they have no interest in the problem. 他们没采取行动, 表明他们对这个问题不感兴趣.
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indicate(v.表明)-indicative(a.表示...的)
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*[in'dikәtiv]a. 指示的, 象征的, 表示...的【经】 指标的相关词组: be indicative of
It's not like her to have missed two days of classes.
缺课两天不太象她的作风。
When you return to the office the following morning or after the holiday, you can listen to the messages and take any necessary action.
当你第二天早晨或体假后回到办公室,你可以听那些留言,然后采取必要的行动。
I am sorry that you have a disagreement with your father. Personally, I think it is important to follow your interests and your abilities, and it sounds as though you have plenty of both of these already.