a sign or piece of information that indicates something 指示,标志;暗示;迹象 the visit was an indication of the improvement in relations between the countries. 这次访问是两国间关系改善的标志。 ■a reading given by a gauge or meter (量表、仪表的)读数 ■a symptom that suggests certain medical treatment is necessary 指示;指征;适应症 heavy bleeding is a common indication for hysterectomy. 大出血是子宫切除术的常见指征。
语源
late Middle English: from Latin indicatio(n-), from the verb indicare (see indicate)