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implication n.牵连,含意,暗示 Implication has many different senses: Usually used in the plural, implications are effects or consequences that may happen in the future. You might ask, "What are the implications of our decision?" Implication is also the state of being implicated, or connected to something bad: "Are you surprised by their implication that you were involved in the crime?" ★★★☆☆ 2007.3

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[impli'keiʃ(ə)n] An implication is something that is suggested, or happens, indirectly. When you left the gate open and the dog escaped, you were guilty by implication. Scholars, policymakers, and critics of all stripes have debated the social implications of these changes, but few have looked at the side effect: family risk has risen as well. 1[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.   [usu pl]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。2[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。3See also:implicate；

英语单词	implication
英美音标	[impli'keiʃ(ə)n]
中文释义	n.牵连,含意,暗示
vocab简明	An implication is something that is suggested, or happens, indirectly. When you left the gate open and the dog escaped, you were guilty by implication.
vocab扩展	Implication has many different senses: Usually used in the plural, implications are effects or consequences that may happen in the future. You might ask, "What are the implications of our decision?" Implication is also the state of being implicated, or connected to something bad: "Are you surprised by their implication that you were involved in the crime?"
真题原句	Scholars, policymakers, and critics of all stripes have debated the social implications of these changes, but few have looked at the side effect: family risk has risen as well.
柯林斯星级	★★★☆☆
柯林斯解释	1 [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. [usu pl] 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。 2 [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。 3 See also:implicate ；
来源	2007.3

Implication Happen N Count 可数名词 S Statement Event Situation