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有证据表明犯罪率正在下降。

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This is a complex sentence structure. '有证据表明' (yǒu zhèngjù biǎomíng) acts as a fixed phrase meaning 'there is evidence indicating/showing'. The following clause '犯罪率正在下降' (fànzuìlǜ zhèngzài xiàjiàng) is the content being indicated or shown, with '正在' (zhèngzài) indicating an ongoing action or state.

Sample sentences

有证据表明他当时并不在场。

There is evidence showing that he was not present at the time.

最新研究表明，多吃蔬菜对健康有益。

The latest research indicates that eating more vegetables is beneficial for health.

有证据表明全球气温正在上升。

There is evidence showing that global temperatures are rising.

Quick facts

structure:The structure '有 X 表明 Y' is common for presenting evidence or findings, where X is the type of evidence and Y is the conclusion or fact it supports.

verb_structure:The verb '表明' (biǎomíng) means 'to indicate' or 'to show', often used for objective statements or findings. '正在' (zhèngzài) is an aspect marker indicating an action in progress.

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Example

有证据表明他当时并不在场。

There is evidence showing that he was not present at the time.

最新研究表明，多吃蔬菜对健康有益。

The latest research indicates that eating more vegetables is beneficial for health.