imply

US /ɪmˈplaɪ/
UK /ɪmˈplaɪ/
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1.

暗示, 意味, 隐含

to suggest something without saying it directly

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His silence seemed to imply agreement.
他的沉默似乎暗示着同意。
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Are you implying that I'm wrong?
你是在暗示我错了吗？
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suggesthintinsinuateintimateconnote
2.

意味着, 包含, 暗示

to involve something as a necessary consequence or accompaniment

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The new policy will imply significant changes in our workflow.
新政策将意味着我们工作流程的重大改变。
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Success often implies hard work and dedication.
成功往往意味着辛勤工作和奉献。
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entailinvolvepresupposemeansignify