significance
US /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kəns/
UK /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kəns/
1.
意义, 重要性
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance.
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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。
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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.
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He tried to grasp the full significance of her words.
他试图理解她话语的全部含义。
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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。