vt.

1. 表示……的意思；有……的意思
   "Ph. D." signifies "Doctor of Philosophy."

   "ph. D."意為"哲學博士"。

2. 表示；表明；示意[+that]
   He signified that he couldn't go with them.

   他表示他不能跟他們一起去。

   He signified his consent with a nod.

   他點頭表示同意。

3. 意味著；預示
   A fever usually signifies that there is something wrong with the body.

   發燒通常意味著身體有點毛病。

vi.

1. （通常用於否定句或疑問句）有重要性；要緊
   What he says does not signify.

   他講的話無關緊要。

2. 【美】【俚】冒充內行

v.

1. be an indication of.
2. be a symbol of; have as meaning.
3. (of a person) indicate or declare (a feeling or intention).
4. [with neg.] be of importance.
5. US informal (among black Americans) exchange boasts or insults as a game or ritual.