significance

US /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kəns/
UK /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kəns/
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1.

意义, 重要性

the quality of being worthy of attention; importance.

:
The discovery of the new planet is of great significance to astronomers.
新行星的发现对天文学家具有重大意义
Her research has considerable significance for the medical field.
她的研究对医学领域具有相当大的意义
2.

含义, 意义

the meaning to be found in words or events.

:
He tried to grasp the full significance of her words.
他试图理解她话语的全部含义
The historical significance of the event was debated by scholars.
该事件的历史意义受到学者们的争论。