English Dictionary

signal phrase

名詞

An indication that something is a paraphrase or direct quote. / A phrase that signals a particular meaning or stance.

日本語の意味

引用やパラフレーズであることを示す表現 / 特定の意味や立場を示すフレーズ

When introducing a source, always include a clear signal phrase to show whether you are quoting directly or paraphrasing.

情報源を紹介する際は、直接引用か言い換え（パラフレーズ）かを示すために、明確な引用導入表現を必ず含めてください。

意味（1）

An indication that something is a paraphrase or direct quote.

Smith suggests that... and In Smith's words... are both signal phrases.

意味（2）

A phrase that signals a particular meaning or stance.

To identify an opinion, look for signal phrases such as “I think,” “I consider,” “I'm convinced,” “I guess,” “I believe,” or “I feel.”

signal phrases （ plural ）