Language Point 19

All truly creative activities depend in some degree on these signals from the unconscious, ...(Para. 3)
in ... degree: to the limit of, somewhat
Production of fruit and vegetables has also risen in varying degrees.

水果和蔬菜的产量也不同程度地有了增加。
He was not in the slightest degree interested.

他一点也不感兴趣。
signal: n. 1. something that suggests something else exists or is going to happen.
Japanese leaders saw the visit as an important signal of support.

日本领导人把那次访问看作是对方给予支持的重要信号。
2. a gesture, sound, or action which is intended to give a particular
message
Stop when the signal light is red.

信号灯是红色时就停下来。
She made a signal with her arm for a left turn.

她用手臂示意向左拐弯。