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单词 implication
释义

implication

UK /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singularimplication
pluralimplications

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    countable usually plurala possible effect or result
    have implications for:

    We believe that GM crops will have serious implications for the environment.

    implication of:

    We need to consider the financial implications of these changes.

    implication for:

    The economic implications for the steel industry will be far-reaching.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for results and outcomes

    Collocates

    Adjectives frequently used with implication
    ▪ considerable, far-reaching, important, profound, serious

  2. 2
    countable/uncountable something that you suggest is true, although you do not say it directly
    implication that:

    I resent the implication that my work is not thorough.

    by implication (=because an implication is contained in it):

    The report criticizes the department and, by implication, holds the minister responsible.

    Synonyms and related words

    Being careful about what you say
  3. 3
    uncountable the fact of suggesting or showing that someone is involved in something illegal or morally wrong
    someone’s implication in something:

    the government’s implication in illegal arms trading

    the implication of senior officers in the affair

    Synonyms and related words

    To accuse someone of a crime

implication

US /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singularimplication
pluralimplications

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    countable usually plurala possible effect or result
    implication of:

    We need to consider the financial implications of these changes.

    have implications for:

    We believe that genetically modified crops will have serious implications for the environment.

    implication for:

    The economic implications for the steel industry will be far-reaching.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for results and outcomes

    Collocates

    Adjectives frequently used with implication
    ▪ considerable, far-reaching, important, profound, serious

  2. 2
    countable/uncountable something that you suggest is true, although you do not say it directly
    implication that:

    I resent the implication that my work is not thorough.

    by implication (=because an implication is contained in it):

    The report criticizes the department and, by implication, holds the manager responsible.

    Synonyms and related words

    Being careful about what you say
  3. 3
    uncountable the fact of suggesting or showing that someone is involved in something illegal or morally wrong
    someone’s implication in something:

    the government’s implication in illegal arms trading

    the implication of senior officers in the affair

    Synonyms and related words

    To accuse someone of a crime
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