indicative
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/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
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/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
showing or pointing to something
The dark clouds are indicative of coming rain.
乌云预示着即将下雨。
stating a fact or truth
The statement 'water is wet' is indicative of a simple fact.
‘水是湿的’这一陈述表明了一个简单的事实。
the verb form that states a fact
In the sentence 'She walks to school', 'walks' is in the indicative mood.
在句子‘她走路去学校’中,‘走路’使用的是陈述语气。