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sign
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n.
标记, 符号, 记号, 征兆, 迹象, 征候
v.
签名(于), 署名(于)～, 签署
一、 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
二、 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
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n.
标记, 符号, 记号, 征兆, 迹象, 征候
v.
签名(于), 署名(于)～, 签署
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sign
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n.[C]
1. 记号,符号
2. 标志;招牌;标牌
The sign says "Parking Forbidden".
告示牌上写着"禁止停车"。
3. 手势;暗号;表示[+to-v][+that]
I talked with him by signs.
我和他用手势交谈。
4. 征兆;前兆[(+of)][+(that)]
World trade is showing signs of revival.
世界贸易正显示出重新活跃的征兆。
5. 【宗】神迹,显灵
6. 【医】体征
Blood in phlegm can be a sign of lung cancer.
痰中带血可能是肺癌的体征。
7. 【天】宫(十二宫)
vt.
1. 签(名);写下
He signed his name on the cheque.
他在支票上签了名。
2. 签名于,签署
3. 签约雇用
4. 做手势(或其他动作)通知
She signed the child to be quiet.
她示意孩子安静下来。
5. 对...画十字
6. 预示
All this signs rejuvenation of agriculture.
所有这些都预示着农业将复苏。
vi.
1. 签字,署名
2. 签约受雇用[(+with)]
He signed with the firm.
他与那家公司签约。
3. 做手势示意
She signed to us to stop talking.
她做手势示意我们不要讲话。