| 单词 | significant |
| 释义 | significant —significant /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/ adjective (IMPORTANT) ► B2 important or noticeable: » There has been a significant increase in the number of women students in recent years.» The talks between the USA and the USSR were very significant for the relationship between the two countries.Thesaurus+: ↑Very important or urgentWord Builder:–Nouns: significance, insignificance–Adjectives: significant, insignificant–Verbs: signify–Adverbs: significantly, insignificantly• • • Extra Examples:» Is there any significant difference in quality between these two items?» Research in the field of genito-urinary medicine has led to significant health advances in the last decade.» The institution of a Freedom of Information Act has had a significant effect.» You have all invested significant amounts of time and energy in making this project the success that it is.» Lotus make luxury cars for a small but significant niche market.adjective (SPECIAL MEANING) ► F0 having a special meaning: » She looked at him across the table and gave him a significant smile.» Do you think it's significant that he hasn't replied to my letter yet?Thesaurus+: ↑Meaning and significance , ↑Typifying, illustrating and exemplifying |
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