Put simply the indicative relates to the mood of the verb and present to the tense.

简而言之，陈述是动词的语气，现在时是动词的时态。

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The present problems are that, high level research items are few, funds are short, and indicative results are not prominent.

目前存在的问题是高层次项目少、经费不足、标志性成果不突出。

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These cases are indicative of a recent pattern in which prosecutors try defendants on dozens of criminal counts, present weeks of testimony and information and then push for long and detailed jury instructions, all of which creates ideal conditions for appeals, according to defense lawyers.

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