词组 | send a signal |
释义 | Idiom send a signal to do something that is likely to influence someone's attitudes or behavior.The people in Pennsylvania sent a signal in this election that they wanted health-care reform.Making polluters pay to recycle old electronics products sends a strong signal to the companies to change the way they do business. Usage notes: said about actions whether they are intentional or not send a signalTo emphasize or make a clear statement of one's position. We need to send a signal to these hostile nations that we will not compromise our values for fear of reprisal. The latest memo clearly sends a signal to certain people in the company that their days are numbered. The quilts are intended to send a signal of hope to the survivors of this tragedy. |
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