新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

implication

英  [ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • implications

    1[C 可数名词] 可能的结果

    The implications of something are the things that are likely to happen as a result.

    近义词

    consequence , effect , ramifications

    双语例句

    例:

    The Attorney General was aware of the political implications of his decision to prosecute.

    总检察长知道自己决定起诉可能引起的政治后果。

    例:

    The low level of investment has serious implications for future economic growth.

    低水平的投资会对未来经济增长产生严重影响。

    2[C 可数名词] 含意

    The implication of a statement, event, or situation is what it implies or suggests is the case.

    双语例句

    例:

    The implication was obvious: vote for us or it will be very embarrassing for you.

    含意很明显:投票给我们,否则你会很难堪。

    3[U 不可数名词] 牵连

    The implication of someone in something wrong or criminal is the act of showing or claiming that they were involved in it.

    双语例句

    例:

    Implication in a murder finally brought him to the gallows.

    他因与一桩谋杀案有牵连而最终被送上了绞刑架。

    PHRASE. 习语
  • by implication

    1言下之意 , 暗示地

    If you say that something is the case by implication, you mean that a statement, event, or situation implies that it is the case.

    双语例句

    例:

    Now his authority and, by implication, that of the whole management team are under threat as never before.

    言下之意,现在他的权力以及整个管理团队的权威正面临空前的威胁。

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