If one thing is indicative of another, it suggests what the other thing is likely to be. 标示的; 指示的
adjective [原级] 指示的，表明的，象征的；陈述（语气）的
Their failure to act is indicative of their lack of interest. 他们未采取行动，这表示他们没有兴趣。
noun [抽象名词] 陈述语气的动词形式，陈述语气
In 'Ben likes school', the verb 'like' is in the indicative. 在Ben likes school中，动词like是陈述语气。
后缀: tive
【adjective】 具有...性质的 - having the quality or tendency of
原词: indicative
是通过后缀 【tive】 构成的派生词
in + dic(说) + ative → 指示性的 → 标示的
adj. 指示的；象征的；表示 … 的
- 网友用 “Indicative” 造句精选
- His action is indicative of growing concern about the shortage of skilled labour. 他的行为显示对于熟练工人短缺现象的日益关注。