| 释义 |
indicatively, adv.
(see prec.)
[f. prec. + -ly2.]
1. Gram. In the indicative mood.
a1603T. Cartwright Confut. Rhem. N.T. (1618) 647 Whether it be turned Imperatiuely or Indicatiuely, it hurteth not us. 1882Westcott St. John viii. 39 If ‘do’ be taken imperatively in v. 38, the connexion is [etc.]. If it be taken indicatively, then the answer is [etc.].
2. As regards indications given.
a1711Grew (J.), These images, formed in the brain, are indicatively of the same species with those of sense.
3. In an indicative manner; so as to point out.
1856Dickens Rogue's Life ii, I heard her say sweetly and indicatively ‘my father’. |