英语词汇“significant”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	significant
释义	Trends of significant View usage for: significant (sɪgnɪfɪkənt) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A significant amount or effect is large enough to be important or affect a situation to a noticeable degree. A small but significant number of 11-year-olds are illiterate. ...foods that offer a significant amount of protein. It is the first drug that seems to have a very significant effect on this disease. Synonyms: important, marked, notable, striking More Synonyms of significant significantly adverb [ADVERB with verb] The number of MPs now supporting him had increased significantly. America's airlines have significantly higher productivity than European ones. Synonyms: very much, greatly, hugely, vastly More Synonyms of significant 2. adjective A significant fact, event, or thing is one that is important or shows something. Time would appear to be the significant factor in this whole drama. ...a very significant piece of legislation. I think it was significant that he never knew his own father. significantly adverb Significantly, the company recently opened a huge store in Atlanta. 3. graded adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A significant action or gesture is intended to have a special meaning. Mrs Bycraft gave Rose a significant glance. significantly graded adverb [ADVERB after verb] She looked up at me significantly, raising an eyebrow. Synonyms: meaningfully, eloquently, expressively, knowingly More Synonyms of significant More Synonyms of significant significant in British English (sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt) adjective 1. having or expressing a meaning; indicative 2. having a covert or implied meaning; suggestive 3. important, notable, or momentous 4. statistics of or relating to a difference between a result derived from a hypothesis and its observed value that is too large to be attributed to chance and that therefore tends to refute the hypothesis Derived forms significantly (sigˈnificantly) adverb Word origin C16: from Latin significāre to signify significant in American English (sɪgˈnɪfəkənt) adjective 1. a. having or expressing a meaning b. full of meaning 2. important; momentous 3. having or conveying a special or hidden meaning; suggestive 4. of or pertaining to an observed departure from a hypothesis too large to be reasonably attributed to chance a significant statistical difference noun 5. Archaic something that has significance; sign Derived forms significantly (sigˈnificantly) adverb Word origin L significans, prp. of significare, to signify Examples of 'significant' in a sentence significant This will result in significant and unexpected sales tax liability. Christianity Today (2000) The timing of the tabloid discovery and the phone call appear to be significant. Times, Sunday Times (2010) To this should be added a significant number of badly aligned lights that cause dazzle. Times, Sunday Times (2010) There were no significant adverse effects attributable to the dosage of the vitamin. Youngson, Dr. Robert The Antioxidant Health Plan (1994) We therefore expect significant investment into this sector. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The age of the mother is a very significant factor in their welfare. Times, Sunday Times (2009) You soon notice significant differences between people. Times, Sunday Times (2010) This summer the government is looking to introduce significant changes to reduce the number of frivolous claims. Times, Sunday Times (2013) By far the most significant factor driving results is the size of the wage bill. Times, Sunday Times (2014) But home advantage did not appear to a significant factor in the number of goals disallowed. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Few unions are wealthy enough that a significant loss of membership is not damaging to their cashflow. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The team say this could have a significant effect on exam performance and wellbeing. The Sun (2010) Others in the region also lost significant amounts. Lockspeiser, Jerry & Gear, Jackie Thorsons Organic Wine Guide (1991) Peer pressure is therefore a very significant factor in the choices your daughter makes. Times, Sunday Times (2013) In any case it is important to assess which factors are most significant. Mills, Simon The Dictionary of Modern Herbalism (1985) What looks like only a small difference is highly significant. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Now he has to be looking to make significant gains. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Neither one found evidence of any significant effect. The Sun (2008) Without it a significant number of pupils will again be disadvantaged in an area central to their life opportunities. Times, Sunday Times (2006) One complication is that in a significant number of cases, those advisers are no longer in operation. Times, Sunday Times (2015) In other languages significant British English: significant /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ ADJECTIVE A significant amount of something is large enough to be important or noticeable. A small but significant number of 11-year-olds cannot read. American English: significant Arabic: هامّ Brazilian Portuguese: significante Chinese: 相当大的 Croatian: značajan Czech: významný Danish: vigtig Dutch: aanzienlijk European Spanish: significativo Finnish: merkittävä French: significatif German: bedeutsam Greek: βαρυσήμαντος Italian: significativo Japanese: 重要な Korean: 중요한 Norwegian: viktig Polish: znaczący European Portuguese: significante Romanian: semnificativ Russian: значительный Latin American Spanish: significativo Swedish: betydelsefull Thai: ซึ่งสำคัญ Turkish: önemli Ukrainian: вагомий Vietnamese: rất quan trọng All related terms of 'significant' significant gap If there is something missing from a situation that prevents it being complete or satisfactory , you can say that there is a gap . significant amount The amount of something is how much there is, or how much you have, need , or get . significant change If there is a change in something, it becomes different. significant error An error is something you have done which is considered to be incorrect or wrong , or which should not have been done. significant other If you refer to your significant other , you are referring to your wife , husband , or the person you are having a relationship with. significant role If you have a role in a situation or in society , you have a particular position and function in it. significant saving A saving is a reduction in the amount of time or money that is used or needed . significant advantage An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people. significant benefit The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it. significant challenge A challenge is something new and difficult which requires great effort and determination . significant discount A discount is a reduction in the usual price of something. significant figures the figures of a number that express a magnitude to a specified degree of accuracy , rounding up or down the final figure significant influence To have an influence on people or situations means to affect what they do or what happens . significant minority If you talk about a minority of people or things in a larger group, you are referring to a number of them that forms less than half of the larger group, usually much less than half. significant portion A portion of something is a part of it. significant problem A problem is a situation that is unsatisfactory and causes difficulties for people. significant contribution If you make a contribution to something, you do something to help make it successful or to produce it. significant improvement If there is an improvement in something, it becomes better . If you make improvements to something, you make it better. Chinese translation of 'significant' significant (sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt) adj (= important) 重要的 (zhòngyào de) (= considerable) [amount, number, effect] 相当(當)大的 (xiāngdāng dà de) (= meaningful) [look, glance etc] 意味深长(長)的 (yìwèi shēncháng de) it is significant that ... 值得注意的是 ... (zhídé zhùyì de shì ... ) 1 (adjective) in the sense of important Definition very important It is the first drug that seems to have a significant effect on this disease. Synonyms important an important economic challenge to the government marked There has been a marked increase in crimes against property. notable The most notable architectural feature of the town is its castle. striking serious I regard this as a serious matter. material The company failed to disclose material information. vital a blockade which could cut off vital oil and gas supplies critical The incident happened at a critical point in the campaign. considerable They were very considerable people who made an enormous contribution to the Party. impressive pronounced Most of the exhibition has a pronounced Scottish theme. conspicuous momentous the momentous decision to send in the troops weighty Surely such weighty matters merit a higher level of debate? noteworthy None of these buildings are noteworthy for their architecture. Opposites insignificant , unimportant , inconsequential , irrelevant , petty , trivial , worthless , paltry , immaterial , nit-picking , of no consequence , nugatory 2 (adjective) in the sense of meaningful Definition having or expressing a meaning The old woman gave her a significant glance. Synonyms meaningful a meaningful and constructive dialogue expressive All his poems are expressive of his love for nature. eloquent Her only reply was an eloquent glance at the clock. knowing Ron gave her a knowing smile. telling Someone's attitude to wait staff is a telling clue to their personality. meaning She nodded and gave me a meaning look. expressing pregnant There was a long, pregnant silence. indicative Often physical appearance is indicative of how a person feels. suggestive Opposites meaningless Additional synonyms in the sense of considerable They were very considerable people who made an enormous contribution to the Party. Synonyms important, significant, distinguished, influential, notable, renowned, venerable, noteworthy in the sense of conspicuous Definition noteworthy or striking Synonyms noteworthy, striking, famous, celebrated, signal, outstanding, remarkable, distinguished, prominent, notable, eminent, illustrious, salient in the sense of critical Definition very important or dangerous The incident happened at a critical point in the campaign. Synonyms crucial, decisive, momentous, deciding, pressing, serious, vital, psychological, urgent, all-important, pivotal, high-priority, now or never Synonyms of 'significant' significant Explore 'significant' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of eloquent Definition visibly or vividly expressive Her only reply was an eloquent glance at the clock. Synonyms expressive, telling, pointed, revealing, significant, pregnant, vivid, meaningful, indicative, suggestive in the sense of expressive All his poems are expressive of his love for nature. Synonyms meaningful, indicative, suggestive, demonstrative, revealing, significant, allusive in the sense of indicative Often physical appearance is indicative of how a person feels. Synonyms suggestive, significant, symptomatic, pointing to, exhibitive, indicatory, indicial in the sense of knowing Definition suggesting secret knowledge Ron gave her a knowing smile. Synonyms meaningful, significant, expressive, eloquent, enigmatic, suggestive in the sense of marked Definition obvious or noticeable There has been a marked increase in crimes against property. Synonyms noticeable, clear, decided, striking, noted, obvious, signal, dramatic, considerable, outstanding, remarkable, apparent, prominent, patent, evident, distinct, pronounced, notable, manifest, blatant, conspicuous, salient in the sense of material Definition relevant or pertinent The company failed to disclose material information. Synonyms relevant, important, significant, essential, vital, key, serious, grave, meaningful, applicable, indispensable, momentous, weighty, pertinent, consequential, apposite, apropos, germane in the sense of meaning She nodded and gave me a meaning look. Synonyms expressive, meaningful, pointed, revealing, significant, speaking, pregnant, suggestive, telltale in the sense of momentous Definition of great significance the momentous decision to send in the troops Synonyms significant, important, serious, vital, critical, crucial (informal), grave, historic, decisive, pivotal, fateful, weighty, consequential, of moment, earth-shaking (informal) in the sense of notable Definition worthy of being noted The most notable architectural feature of the town is its castle. Synonyms remarkable, marked, striking, unusual, extraordinary, outstanding, evident, pronounced, memorable, noticeable, uncommon, conspicuous, salient, noteworthy in the sense of noteworthy Definition worth noting None of these buildings are noteworthy for their architecture. Synonyms remarkable, interesting, important, significant, extraordinary, outstanding, exceptional, notable Additional synonyms in the sense of pregnant Definition full of meaning or significance There was a long, pregnant silence. Synonyms meaningful, pointed, charged, significant, telling, loaded, expressive, eloquent, weighty, suggestive in the sense of pronounced Definition very noticeable Most of the exhibition has a pronounced Scottish theme. Synonyms noticeable, clear, decided, strong, marked, striking, obvious, broad, evident, distinct, definite, conspicuous, unmistakable, salient in the sense of serious Definition concerned with important matters I regard this as a serious matter. Synonyms important, crucial (informal), urgent, pressing, difficult, worrying, deep, significant, grim, far-reaching, momentous, fateful, weighty, no laughing matter, of moment or consequence in the sense of telling Definition having a marked effect or impact Someone's attitude to wait staff is a telling clue to their personality. Synonyms effective, significant, considerable, marked, striking, powerful, solid, impressive, influential, decisive, potent, forceful, weighty, forcible, trenchant, effectual in the sense of vital Definition essential or highly important a blockade which could cut off vital oil and gas supplies Synonyms essential, important, necessary, key, basic, significant, critical, radical, crucial (informal), fundamental, urgent, decisive, cardinal, imperative, indispensable, requisite, life-or-death, must-have in the sense of weighty Definition important or serious Surely such weighty matters merit a higher level of debate? Synonyms important, serious, significant, critical, crucial, considerable, substantial, grave, solemn, momentous, forcible, consequential, portentous
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