表明
To show or make something clear through signs, data, or words. To indicate or state clearly.
Examples
3 of 5他的笑容表明他很高兴。
His smile indicates that he is happy.
政府已表明将支持该计划。
The government has indicated its support for the plan.
他没表明到底去不去。
He didn't make it clear whether he's going or not.
Word Family
Memory Tip
表 (surface/show) + 明 (clear). To show clearly on the surface.
Quick Quiz
最近的调查___，年轻人更喜欢网购。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 表明
Examples
他的笑容表明他很高兴。
everydayHis smile indicates that he is happy.
政府已表明将支持该计划。
formalThe government has indicated its support for the plan.
他没表明到底去不去。
informalHe didn't make it clear whether he's going or not.
数据表明全球气温正在上升。
academicData indicates that global temperatures are rising.
初步迹象表明市场正在复苏。
businessInitial signs indicate the market is recovering.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
由此表明
this indicates that
充分表明
fully demonstrate
公开表明
publicly state
Often Confused With
表示 is often used for expressing feelings or opinions, while 表明 is more about showing evidence or a clear state.
Usage Notes
A staple verb for introducing findings in academic papers and IELTS essays.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using 表明 when you mean 'to express' (表示) a feeling like gratitude.
Memory Tip
表 (surface/show) + 明 (clear). To show clearly on the surface.
Word Origin
From '表' (to show) and '明' (bright/clear).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
最近的调查___，年轻人更喜欢网购。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 表明
Related Phrases
Related Vocabulary
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揭示To make something known or visible that was previously secre...
More academic words
宣称
B1To state something publicly or officially, often without providing proof yet; to claim or assert.
优异
B1Extremely good; outstanding; far above average in quality or performance.
核实
B1To check and confirm the accuracy or truth of information, facts, or data, often through investigation or comparison with reliable sources.
反差
B1A striking difference between two things when they are compared or placed together. It is often used to highlight differences in quality, appearance, or statistics.
未必
B1Not necessarily or not likely. It is an essential hedging word in academic writing to express uncertainty or to avoid making absolute statements.
不可或缺
B1Indispensable or absolutely necessary. It is used to emphasize that something is a vital component of a system or process.
众所周知
B1As is well known or widely known. It is used to introduce a general fact that provides context for a more specific argument.
与其
B1Rather than. It is used in the pattern '与其...不如...' to compare two choices and express a preference for the second one.
不可否认
B1Undeniable. It is used to introduce a point that is so obvious or well-supported that it cannot be argued against.
基于
B1Based on or according to. It is used to indicate the foundation, evidence, or starting point of a theory, decision, or study.
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