signalling

signalling — verb

1. the form of the verb 'signal' that shows an ongoing action — giving a message or

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B1
釋義

the form of the verb 'signal' that shows an ongoing action — giving a message or instruction using a light, sound, gesture, or flag

例句

Evelyn was signalling to the other driver that she was turning left.

signalling + to + noun + that-clause

At the busy site, Mr. Chen was signalling to the crane driver to lift the load higher.

signalling + to + noun + to-infinitive (purpose)

文法句型

signalling + noun phrase

signalling + to + noun + that-clause

signalling + prepositional phrase (with/in/by)

用法筆記

This is the British English spelling; American English uses 'signaling' (single 'l'). Both forms are otherwise identical in meaning and use.

常見錯誤

❌He was signaling with a flag.' (in British English context)
✅He was signalling with a flag.
💡'signalling' with double 'l' is the standard British spelling; 'signaling' is American.