signpost
US /ˈsaɪn.poʊst/
UK /ˈsaɪn.poʊst/
1.
路標, 指示牌
a post at a crossroads or other重要的 junction, bearing signs that show the way to various places
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The old signpost pointed towards the village.
舊路標指向村莊。
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We followed the signposts to the city center.
我們跟著路標走到了市中心。
2.
路標, 指示
a feature of a text or presentation that indicates the direction of the argument or the structure of the material
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The introduction serves as a signpost for the rest of the essay.
引言是文章其餘部分的路標。
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Using clear signposts helps the audience follow your argument.
使用清晰的路標有助於聽眾理解你的論點。