implication
noun uk/ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌɪm.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/
C2 [ C or U ]含意;暗指，暗示
an occasion when you seem to suggest something without saying it directly
[ + that ] From what she said, the implication was that they were splitting up. 她的话中暗示他们将要分手。
She accused the party and, by implication, its leader too. 她指责了该政党，也含蓄地指责了该党的领袖。
Synonyms: hint (INDIRECT STATEMENT)imputation indication (SIGN)innuendoinsinuationintimation suggestion
C1 [ C usually plural ]可能的影响；可能的后果
the effect that an action or decision will have on something else in the future
The company is cutting back its spending and I wonder what the implications will be for our department. 公司正在削减开支，真不知道这将会对我们部门产生什么影响。
What are the implications of the new law? 这部新法意味着什么呢？
C2 [ U ]牵连，涉及
an occasion when you suggest or show that someone is involved in a crime
The case depended upon his implication of his co-workers in the fraud. 这起案件取决于他能否指证他的同事们参与了诈骗。
- More examples
- Because of security implications the officers were tried in secret.
- What are the implications of his report?
- The implication of her claim is that the Minister lied to Parliament.
- The incident has serious security implications.
- It's not yet clear what the implications of the new legislation will be for small businesses.