denote
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/dɪˈnəʊt/
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/dɪˈnəʊt/
to be a sign of something
A red traffic light denotes that you must stop your vehicle.
红色交通灯表示你必须停车。
to mean something
The word 'doctor' can denote either a medical professional or someone with a PhD degree.
“医生”一词可以指医疗专业人士或拥有博士学位的人。