significance
noun [ U ] uk/sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/ us/sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kəns/
(IMPORTANCE)
C1 重要性，重要意义
importance
The discovery of the new drug is of great significance for/to people suffering from heart problems. 这种新药的发现对心脏病患者来说具有重要意义。
- More examples
- They were offered a few cosmetic improvements to their working conditions, but nothing of significance.
- And what might be the underlying significance of these supposedly random acts of violence?
- His work is of great significance to historians.
- We should not overestimate the significance of his influence.
(SPECIAL MEANING)
特别意义，特殊含义
special meaning
Do you think that look he gave you had any significance? 你觉得他看你的那一眼有什么特殊含义吗？