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implication

UK /ɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən/US /ɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

词源

源自拉丁语 'implicatio',意为'缠绕'或'涉及',后通过法语进入英语。

noun

❶ 指某事可能带来的影响或后果,通常指那些不直接明显但可能很重要的情况或结果。

“The new law has serious implications for small businesses.”

(这项新法律对小企业有重大影响。)

“She didn't realize the implications of her decision.”

(她没有意识到她的决定会带来的后果。)

❶ 指某事暗示或间接表达的意思,通常需要进一步思考才能理解。

“Her smile had an implication of approval.”

(她的微笑暗示了赞同。)

“The implication of his words was clear.”

(他的话的暗示很明确。)

同义词:consequence, ramification, suggestion, inference, hint

常见短语

by implication — 通过暗示或间接的方式表达某种意思,而不是直接说出来。

“He criticized the policy by implication, without naming it directly.”

(他通过暗示批评了这项政策,而没有直接点名。)