implication
US /ˌɪm.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪm.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/
1.
含義, 暗示, 言外之意
the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated
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The implication of his words was that he didn't trust me.
他話語的含義是他不信任我。
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Her silence carried a strong implication of disapproval.
她的沉默帶有強烈的不贊同的含義。
2.
影響, 後果, 牽連
a likely consequence of something
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The new policy has serious implications for the economy.
新政策對經濟有嚴重的影響。
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We need to consider all the possible implications before making a decision.
在做出決定之前，我們需要考慮所有可能的影響。
3.
牽連, 捲入, 涉及
the state of being involved in something
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His implication in the scandal ruined his career.
他捲入醜聞牽連了他的職業生涯。
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The police are investigating his possible implication in the crime.
警方正在調查他可能與該罪行有牽連。