单词 | imply |
释义 | imply (ɪmplaɪ ) Word forms: implies , implying , implied 1. verb If you imply that something is the case, you say something which indicates that it is the case in an indirect way. 'Are you implying that I have something to do with those attacks?' she asked coldly. [VERB that] She felt undermined by the implied criticism. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: suggest, hint, insinuate, indicate 2. verb If an event or situation implies that something is the case, it makes you think it likely that it is the case. Exports in June rose 1.5%, implying that the economy was stronger than many investors thought. [VERB that] A high fat intake nearly always implies a low fibre intake. [VERB noun] Collocations: imply a lack of I thought they'd disappeared years ago, because they imply a lack of generosity towards eaters. Times, Sunday Times Those too-tight relationships don't imply a lack of kindness. Christianity Today Although failure to finish a book might imply a lack of moral fibre or educational grit, at least people were prepared to admit their foibles. Times, Sunday Times Balanced job complexes imply a lack of owners or formal managers involved in the workplace, as all tasks are balanced for empowerment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The term may also imply a lack of sophistication and cunning. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 That said, it's not as green as the name implies. Times, Sunday Times As the name implies, these are values that are stated verbally or in writing. Christianity Today Their name implies they will achieve a positive return in any market condition, but they have not. Times, Sunday Times Hedge funds were designed, as the name implies, to hedge, or protect against, stock market volatility. Times, Sunday Times Disposables, as the name implies, are thrown away. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 暗指 Japanese: ほのめかす |
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