1. | 含有…的意思;暗示;暗指to suggest that sth is true or that you feel or think sth, without saying so directly |
Are you implying (that) I am wrong? 你的意思是不是说我错了? | |
I disliked the implied criticism in his voice. 我讨厌他暗中批评的口吻。 | |
It was implied that we were at fault. 这意味着我们错了。 |
2. | 说明;表明to make it seem likely that sth is true or exists |
The survey implies (that) more people are moving house than was thought. 调查显示,准备搬家的人口比想象的要多。 | |
It was implied in the survey that… 这次调查表明… | |
The fact that she was here implies a degree of interest. 她到场就说明了她有一定程度的兴趣。 |
3. | ~ sth 必然包含;使有必要to make sth necessary in order to be successful |
The project implies an enormous investment in training. 这个项目需要在培训方面做巨大的投资。 |