signify
/ˈsɪgnɪfaɪ; `sɪɡnəˌfaɪ/ v
(pt, pp -fied)
1 [Tn] be a sign of (sth); mean 表示（某事物）的意思; 意味
What do these marks signify? 这些符号表示什麽意思?
Do dark clouds signify rain? 有乌云是否显示要下雨?
2 [Tn, Tf no passive 不用於被动语态]
make (sth) known; indicate 表明（某事物）; 表示
signify one's agreement/that one agrees by nodding 用点头表示同意
She signified her approval with a smile. 她笑了笑表示赞成.
3 [I] (used esp in questions and negative sentences 尤用於疑问句与否定句) be of importance; matter 有重要性; 有关系
It doesn't signify, so you needn't worry about it. 这无所谓, 你不必担心.