[N-COUNT 可数名词]可能引发的后果The implications of something are the things that are likely to happen as a result.
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The Attorney General was aware of the political implications of his decision to prosecute...
司法部长很清楚他决定起诉可能引发的政治后果。
The low level of current investment has serious implications for future economic growth.
当前低迷的投资水平会对未来的经济增长产生严重影响。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]暗示;暗指;含意The implication of a statement, event, or situation is what it implies or suggests is the case.
[PHR with cl/group]
The implication was obvious: vote for us or it will be very embarrassing for you...
弦外之音很明显:投票给我们,否则你会非常难堪。
The implication that marital infidelity enhances a leader's credibility is preposterous.
婚姻不忠会提升领导人可信度的暗示荒谬之极。
If you say that something is the case by implication, you mean that a statement, event, or situation implies that it is the case.含蓄地;暗示地
His authority and, by implication, that of his management team is under threat.
他的权威,同时也意味着他整个管理团队的权威,正面临着威胁。
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im·pli·ca·tion★AWL/ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn; NAmEˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn/noun1★[countable , usually plural ]implication(of sth) (for sth) a possible effect or result of an action or a decision 可能的影响(或作用、结果)◆They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions.他们没有考虑到他们的行动会产生更广泛的影响。◆The development of the site will have implications forthe surrounding countryside. 这个地点的开发将会影响周围的乡村。2★[countable , uncountable ]something that is suggested or indirectly stated (= sth that is implied) 含意;暗指◆The implication in his article is that being a housewife is greatly inferior to every other occupation.他那篇文章的含意是,当家庭主妇远远不如所有其他职业。◆He criticized the Director and, by implication,the whole of the organization. 他抨击主管,其实是间接批评了整个机构。3[uncountable ]implication(of sb) (in sth) the fact of being involved, or of involving sb, in sth, especially a crime (被)牵连,牵涉SYN
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◆He resigned after his implication in a sex scandal.他在涉及一件性丑闻之后辞职了。implicationimplicationsim·pli·ca·tion/ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn; NAmEˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn/
1[countable usually plural] a possible future effect or result of an action, event, decision etcimplication of What are the implications of these proposals? This election has profound implications for the future of U.S. democracy.consider/discuss/examine the implications His talk will examine the wider implications of the Internet revolution.practical/financial/political etc implications2[uncountable] a situation in which it is shown or suggested that someone or something is involved in a crime or a dishonest act → implicatethe implication of somebody (in something) the implication of the former Chief of Staff in a major scandal3[countable, uncountable] a suggestion that is not made directly but that people are expected to understand or accept → imply: They are called ‘Supertrams’, the implication being that (=which is meant to suggest that) they are more advanced than earlier models.by implication The law bans organized protests and, by implication, any form of opposition.COLLOCATIONSadjectivesimportant/serious implications· The results of the experiment could have important implications for scientists.major implications (=very important or serious)· The lack of affordable housing has major implications for families living in rural areas.profound implications (=extremely important or serious)· The transformation of Europe has profound implications for the defence industries.far-reaching implications (=causing things to change in an important way)· The cuts in social security benefits had far-reaching implications for ethnic minorities.the wider implications (=affecting more people or society in general)· What are the wider implications of this change in the law?the full implications (=all the different effects)· The full implications of the decision will become clear over the next few weeks.possible implications· We discussed the possible implications of oil price rises.practical implications· Academic research often has practical implications.financial implications· Managers must be aware of the financial implications of their decisions.political implications· The court’s decision could have far-reaching political implications.legal implications· We have taken advice on the legal implications of our activities.social implications· She’s studying the social implications of different patterns of work.verbshave implications· This is an environmental disaster which will have implications for more than one country.consider the implications· Have you considered the implications of your choice?discuss the implications· The paper discusses the implications of the agreement.study/examine the implications· He has studied the implications of recent technical innovations.realize/grasp the implications (=understand what they are)· The government has been slow to grasp the implications of the current teacher shortage.
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