单词 | implication |
释义 | implicationim‧pli‧ca‧tion /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən/ ●●○ W2 AWL noun Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Thesaurus
Longman Language Activatorthe effect that something has► effect Collocations a change that is caused by something that happens or by something that someone does: effect of: · the harmful effects of smoking· Gail was still recovering from the effects of her operation.effect on: · The study measured the effect of fertilizers on the size of crops.without much effect: · I tried using bleach to remove the stain, but without much effect.feel the effects of something: · I was starting to feel the effects of two nights without much sleep. ► side effect a bad effect that something can have in addition to its good effects - use this especially about harmful effects that a drug can have: · At higher doses, the most common side effects are nausea and vomiting.side effect of: · One possible side effect of the drug is loss of memory. ► impact a big and permanent change that happens as a result of something important: impact of: · the lasting impact of improved education on the country's economic successimpact on: · The Internet's impact on the way we do business has been remarkable.· The company is trying to lessen the impact of the oil spill on marine life. ► influence the continuing effects that something has on the way that people think or behave, or on the way that things develop: influence of: · The authorities were worried about the influence of Western films and TV programmes.influence of something on something: · The book is about the influence of feminist ideas on American society. ► what something does to especially spoken use this to talk about a bad effect that something has on someone or something: · Do you ever think about what those cigarettes must be doing to your lungs?· Look what the storm has done to the flowers. ► the implications the possible effects that something is likely to have in the future: the implications for: · What do you think the implications of the new law will be for small businesses? have implications: · The new treatment will have implications for anyone suffering from an allergy.wider implications (=more important implications, especially ones that people have not yet considered): · The case is likely to have wider implications, for example those affecting press freedom.the implications of: · The implications of the committee's decision are many. when something has a meaning that is not directly stated► suggest if a statement, fact, event etc suggests that something is true, it seems to mean that it is true or could be true, but this is not directly stated: · It is still not clear what these facts suggest -- perhaps a new strain of the virus, or a completely new virus.suggest (that): · All the evidence suggests that the problem has improved in recent years.· The victim had marks on his neck which seemed to suggest he had been strangled. ► imply if a statement, fact, event etc implies that something is true, it suggests very strongly that it is true : · His criticisms implied a lack of confidence in my work.imply (that): · The way he greeted the boys seemed to imply that he knew them quite well.· Just the fact that he's written to you implies he likes you. ► say to say something in an indirect way - use this especially when you are saying what the real meaning of a statement is: · What do you think the writer is saying in this story?say (that): · Are you saying I'm fat?· So what you're saying, Mr President, is that you don't have a policy on this issue. ► implication a meaning that is not directly stated, but which seems to be intended: · He didn't actually accuse me of stealing, but that was the implication.implication that: · Staff members were asked to work on Sundays, with the implication that they would lose their jobs if they refused.by implication (=the intended meaning is that): · The law bans organized protests and, by implication, any form of opposition. ► undertone a feeling or attitude that seems to be part of a statement, even though it is not directly stated: · a story with racist undertonesundertone of: · There was an unmistakable undertone of nationalist resentment in many of their remarks. something that happens or exists because of something else► result something that happens because of someone's actions or because of something else that happened before: result of: · Her constant cough is the result of many years of smoking.· The results of the attack included two helicopters burnt out, and three groundcrew wounded.with the result that: · More and more people are using cars, with the result that towns are much more polluted.as a result: · Jobs are hard to get and, as a result, more young people are continuing their education.a direct result of something (=caused by only one thing even if people think there may be other causes): · Her parents believe that her death was a direct result of medical error. ► effect when a person or situation is changed by something that happens or something that someone does: effect of: · The effects of the oil spill were devastating for wildlife.· the harmful effects of radiationhave an effect/have no effect: · All my efforts to persuade them were beginning to have an effect.· I've been taking these pills for three days, but so far they've had no effect.effect on: · The death of a parent can have very serious and long-lasting effects on a child.have a bad/good effect (on something/somebody): · Any increase in fuel costs could have a bad effect on business. ► consequence the consequences of an action, decision etc are the things that happen as a result of it, which are usually bad: consequence of: · Pain and illness are sometimes thought to be the unavoidable consequences of growing old.consequence for: · If river levels continue to rise, it will have very serious consequences for many people's homes.take/face the consequences (=accept the bad results of something you do): · People who run up big debts eventually have to face the consequences.damaging/dire/disastrous etc consequences: · Safety procedures had been ignored, with disastrous consequences. ► implications formal all the possible results that a plan, action, or discovery could have, especially when they affect what you think or do or what happens in the future: implications of: · The legal implications of the case are extremely significant.implications for: · Any change in interest rates has important implications for most people's financial situation.important/significant/profound etc implications: · The discovery of planets orbiting other suns has profound implications. ► outcome the situation that exists at the end of a meeting, activity, or series of events, especially when no one knows what this will be until it actually happens: · Whatever the outcome, I hope we remain friends.· The talks had a better outcome than we had originally hoped.outcome of: · It's impossible to say for sure what the outcome of the election will be.affect/influence the outcome: · The patient's general health and fitness can also affect the outcome of the disease.predict the outcome: · At this point, I wouldn't even try to predict the outcome, but we're hoping for the best. ► upshot the result of something, especially when it is a little unusual or unexpected: upshot of: · What was the upshot of the trial?the upshot is that: · The upshot of that experience was that I decided I didn't want to study medicine after all. ► end result the final situation that exists after a long time, process, or series of events: · It was impossible for many small businesses to survive, and the end result was the loss of many jobs.the end result is that: · If students constantly fail, the end result is that they switch off any interest in learning. ► net result/effect the final situation that exists when you consider all the details and facts - use this when this situation is not good: · The net result of global warming will be a rise in sea levels.the net result/effect is that: · The new system is designed to spread payments over several months but the net effect is that people pay more in total. ► aftereffect a bad effect that exists for a long time after the activity or event that caused it: · The earthquake struck a week ago but the city is still feeling the aftereffects.aftereffect of: · A large number of working days are lost through the aftereffects of alcohol abuse.psychological aftereffects: · The psychological aftereffects of a tragedy like the Zeebrugge disaster can stay with the survivors for years. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYadjectives► important/serious implications Word family· The results of the experiment could have important implications for scientists. ► major implications (=very important or serious)· The lack of affordable housing has major implications for families living in rural areas. ► profound implications (=extremely important or serious)· The transformation of Europe has profound implications for the defence industries. ► far-reaching implications (=causing things to change in an important way)· The cuts in social security benefits had far-reaching implications for ethnic minorities. ► the wider implications (=affecting more people or society in general)· What are the wider implications of this change in the law? ► the full implications (=all the different effects)· The full implications of the decision will become clear over the next few weeks. ► possible implications· We discussed the possible implications of oil price rises. ► practical implications· Academic research often has practical implications. ► financial implications· Managers must be aware of the financial implications of their decisions. ► political implications· The court’s decision could have far-reaching political implications. ► legal implications· We have taken advice on the legal implications of our activities. ► social implications· She’s studying the social implications of different patterns of work. verbs► have implications· This is an environmental disaster which will have implications for more than one country. ► consider the implications· Have you considered the implications of your choice? ► discuss the implications· The paper discusses the implications of the agreement. ► study/examine the implications· He has studied the implications of recent technical innovations. ► realize/grasp the implications (=understand what they are)· The government has been slow to grasp the implications of the current teacher shortage. COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► far-reaching implications/impact/effects Tourism has had far-reaching effects on the island’s culture. ► practical implications· He was well aware of the practical implications of his theory. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► clear· This will have clear implications for voting patterns at local and national elections.· The president himself claimed not to be involved and refused to call Carville off, leaving the clear implication of approval.· This has clear implications in practice.· But he did leave jurors with the clear implication that something was very wrong.· There are clear implications here for teachers.· The clear implication is that there is one universal sign language.· The clear implication of this is that a fully autonomous civilian economy may not exist.· The clear implication is that no machine is capable of doing the job. ► economic· What were the social and economic implications of the slow down in population growth?· The environmental and economic implications have far overtaken the engineering.· The fact of production and the images presented have strong economic implications for the film and television industry and the ordinary citizen.· Both the economic and political implications of exchange rates are great.· But medical advance not only enhances clinical capability, it carries with it profound ethical, legal, social and economic implications.· Eventually this is bound to have enormous cultural, political, and economic implications.· There would also be economic implications to reform of the mental-health system.· There is an enormous cost in terms of both human tragedy and the economic implications, through days lost through sickness and ill health. ► financial· Coupled with the financial implications if carers decided they could no longer shoulder this burden the case for supporting respite care becomes overwhelming.· A public service agency spends so much time studying the financial implications of a project that cost overruns are virtually guaranteed.· Teenagers are said to be especially sensitive to the financial implications and aware of their own lack of power in the matter.· The impact of inflation and high interest rates has focused increased attention on the financial implications of nearly all business decisions.· And the company will still be paying rent on such space, so there are financial implications as well.· This chapter will draw attention to some of the more obvious financial and administrative implications of the social services.· The case for setting out financial implications is obvious in a situation in which the school budget is controlled by the governors.· Two years later, the selected strategy and its financial implications have proved themselves with little need for modification. ► full· The full implications of this convergence between state socialism and nationalism only became apparent after war broke out in 1914.· Also at this time, the full implications of all the decisions made about color became visible.· He pointed out its full implications in the Sermon on the Mount and elsewhere.· Consequences and benefits include the full range of implications from opportunity to threat.· It was in the mid 1840s that the full implications of the potential for the new transport system sank in.· Not until the 1 970s were the full implications of this realized.· The Cadbury report is a masterpiece of brevity, but its full scope and implications are just beginning to be realised.· However the research has been of variable quality, there are conflicting findings, and the full implications for practice remain unclear. ► important· More importantly, by castigating conductive education he obscures some very important implications that the method has for the West.· Minimizing the investment in net working capital has important implications for the sales and profitability of the firm.· This has important implications for the future role of the archivist.· Depreciation is a major expense for most businesses, and the treatment of this expense can have important tax implications.· For the Cherrill family, the research could have important implications.· The concept of disease emergence has important implications for each of these.· There are important social implications of such knowledge.· Choice also has important implications for students. ► legal· But at the moment Thamesdown Borough Council isn't acting on that advice ... because its worried about the legal implications.· Northern California golf clubs increasingly are joining the plastic-spikes-only bandwagon, but the legal implications are not lost on some.· It was clear that the wife was never in a position fully to understand the legal implication of documents.· The special nature of computer software and the fact that software is usually acquired by means of a licence have several legal implications.· The legal implications of these events are of the utmost significance.· In the area of planning and scheduling there are unlikely to be any legal implications either. 30.· Ask your doctor or travel agent, as this may have legal implications.· Apart from the physical aspects, if premises are held on a lease there are legal implications, too. ► major· One of the major implications was extreme overcrowding of the local population in terms of their usually extensive farming systems.· This produces a major change in implications, as we will now show.· Another crucial planning innovation, with major implications for the provision of public housing, was the New Towns Act of 1946.· The concept of adaptation has major implications for educational practice and will be discussed further.· Furthermore, since social change is constituted partly by active individuals, such understandings must have major implications in terms of understanding social change.· The research is expected to have major implications for application of Decision Analysis, a widely used management decision aid.· None of the major implications derived from the simple model would be affected by the introduction of these mechanisms.· This has major implications for those who develop and provide services. ► moral· Here we can examine further some of the moral implications of belief in the interrelation of life in all its forms.· They behave in certain ways, and there are moral implications to it.· There are moral and political implications that follow on such a stance.· But what are their moral implications, if any?· But if I understand the logic of supplementarity correctly, its moral implications are quite different. ► obvious· This has obvious implications for making floating current measurements in high voltage distribution systems.· The regulations have obvious implications for G1S work, as illustrated below.· This therefore appears to be a very fruitful area for research, with obvious implications for individuals and for the organization.· An obvious implication is that complaints do not always merit action, even when they are well-founded.· Its aim may be the advancement of knowledge and understanding, without obvious practical implications.· The most obvious practical implication of strokes is that we need to help people achieve their stroke quotas.· The obvious implication is that many asylum seekers may miss the deadline and lose the chance to appeal.· Since many of their findings have obvious cross-cultural implications, there is a clear challenge here to anthropologists. ► political· But what of the political implications of all these developments?· Although the question is medical, many fear that the answer has frighteningly political implications.· Whether versions of destruction are to take place within or without the industrial enterprise, the political implications are obvious.· The scientific, political and religious implications would be profound.· The club deny they're being sexist, but regret the political implications.· It has social and political implications.· In particular, pupils do not learn of the social and political implications of scientific discoveries.· What then are some political implications of postmodernism conceived perse as cultural de-differentiation? ► possible· The second aspect which can be noted is the reluctance of government sometimes to appreciate or accept possible resource implications.· During January the Committee considered the meaning of the Resolution and its possible implications.· The widest possible implications must be considered when either sanctioning or preventing the application of a new biological process.· Thinking about it and its possible implications, he drifted into a fitful doze, a gentle smile on his face.· The possible functional implications of these observations are considered below.· So you need to be well aware of the possible implications of continued resistance.· The possible implications of these results on the mutant strain phenotype are discussed. ► practical· These purely doctrinal responses were, however, of lesser importance than one practical implication of Luxemburgism.· It also has practical implications for social policy.· Often this arises from the absence of any realistic concept of the practical implications of retirement.· The test not only has directly practical implications in the diagnosis of disease.· Understanding women's concerns about health has practical implications for the development of health and social policy.· The practical implications of these matters are very real and may escape some of us microwave aces, for example.· And this of course brings us back to the practical and philosophical implications of the unstable text. 13.3.· We considered the practical implications of our findings, and the potential contradictions faced by both parents and health professionals. ► profound· This will have profound implications for established roles and relationships, and the development of people with talent to fill the roles.· This has profound implications for our understanding of the evolution of sexually monomorphic ornaments in many other bird species.· This has profound implications for our relationship, which should mirror that of Gods; caring and nurturing love for us.· The report, which has profound implications for water managers, gives a detailed review of 1992.· The profound implications for pupils' relationships with their families and communities should be recognised.· This observation of Freud's has profound implications for the way in which psychoanalytic theory about groups and societies is built up.· The use of pupil-managed learning has profound implications for the more effective deployment of skilled resources.· The above design conclusions have profound implications for the construction details of my chair. ► serious· This had serious implications for the ultimate fate of massive stars.· However, removing the stem cells kills the embryo, and therefore has serious ethical implications.· The allegations of sleaze against the couple have serious implications for President Jacques Chirac's chances of being re-elected in 2002.· Second, the solution they sought had serious implications for civil liberties since sections would effectively deprive individuals of their liberty.· There are not, therefore, likely to be serious implications or legal aspects in this area.· However, both the lack of growth and the failure to reverse the decline in work opportunities also carry serious political implications.· There have been a number of occasions when defects in software have had very serious implications.· Business had not been consulted on the measures proposed, which had serious practical implications for companies with business overseas. ► significant· However, there could be significant implications for the cost / value calculations made by potential developers.· As we see with King Lear, a small change in a speech heading can have significant implications for interpretation. ► social· What were the social and economic implications of the slow down in population growth?· Children often did not or could not understand the physical or social implications of their conditions.· It follows that policies for rural housing do not consider the social implications which might result from their implementation.· It has social and political implications.· But medical advance not only enhances clinical capability, it carries with it profound ethical, legal, social and economic implications.· There are important social implications of such knowledge.· The project, Ecoforest 2000, was abandoned because of controversy over its social and environmental implications.· In particular, pupils do not learn of the social and political implications of scientific discoveries. ► wide· The action is likely to have wide implications.· Again, the seemingly trivial was to have wide implications.· Rakovsky forced himself to be calm, to consider the wider implications.· But this development has wider implications.· Even so, Sir Matthew admitted that the wider implications of the weak housing market on the industry were hard to quantify.· Finally, we will address the wider implications of our reflections on the research process.· Churchill himself was interested not only in this but also in the wider implications of nuclear developments in the 1950s.· The widest possible implications must be considered when either sanctioning or preventing the application of a new biological process. NOUN► policy· In fact, Hayzen's policy implications may not be quite so relevant as they may at first seem.· The Berlin Wall theory has policy implications.· However, the match between theoretical school and policy implication is by no means exact.· The rest of this chapter is concerned with the description and policy implications of some of these aspects.· Political Pluralism and the Media Media analysis often arouses controversy, not just about the findings themselves but about their policy implications.· We explain these policy implications in this chapter.· Deflationary gap Gap analysis is a simple way of describing the main policy implications of the Keynesian theory.· The policy implications of this review of the health justification for public subsidy of sport are complex. ► resource· The resource implications of a meaningful software acquisition programme are formidable.· The new curricular teaching and examinations are very labour intensive and have considerable resource implications.· The second aspect which can be noted is the reluctance of government sometimes to appreciate or accept possible resource implications.· If such integration were the aim, it would immediately have enormous resource implications in an already impoverished education system.· Again the resource implications are potentially enormous.· A quarter were concerned about the resource implication of placements.· It should provide the basis for costing alternative courses of action so that the resource implications of decisions can be assessed.· That is the story of the resource implications of care in the community. VERB► carry· This position carries direct implications for the study of attitudes.· It carries huge implications for the shape of the armed services and huge stakes for U.S. foreign policy.· This line carries two compelling implications.· There are also considerable differences between the sexes in typical speech styles, which carry implications for assessment.· Our novel observations are provocative and carry enormous public health implications.· However, both the lack of growth and the failure to reverse the decline in work opportunities also carry serious political implications.· Important policy changes will invariably carry revenue and expenditure implications and Congress jealously guards its constitutional rights in such matters. ► consider· I will briefly outline the nature of this reaction, and then consider its implications for classical criminology.· Any organization looking to send a message by way of systematic high turnover should consider the grave implications of this cold-blooded approach.· It follows that policies for rural housing do not consider the social implications which might result from their implementation.· We will consider the implications of the failure of this assumption later in the section.· Rakovsky forced himself to be calm, to consider the wider implications.· It seems that on receipt of the documents, potential competitors were able to consider the implications and appreciate the pit-falls.· Einstein next considered the implications of the equivalence principle for motion in free fall, that is to say motion under gravitational forces alone.· Then we consider again the equity implications of taxation. ► discuss· Several of the issues discussed have implications for the manufacturing sector.· Throughout 1992 meetings were held across the country for representatives of industry and colleges to discuss the implications of the new framework.· Considering the two versions of King Lear, Andrew Gurr discusses the implications posed by the two endings of the play.· Afterwards John Lawrence and I discussed the implications of what had happened.· I shall discuss the implications of the dependency ratio for the construction of family obligations in more detail in chapter 3.· This chapter will therefore also discuss the implication of alternative strategies of education planning.· Are we discussing implications of 192 with our neighbouring areas?· This usually takes 10-20 minutes and involves discussing the broader implications of the medical plan. ► draw· Thus, Moscovici is able to draw universal implications about social psychological functioning.· The universality of social representations is also expressed when theorists draw general implications for the discipline of social psychology. ► examine· The project will look at recreational drug use and examine the implications for agencies working with young people.· Finally, we examine the efficiency implications of taxation.· It will examine the implications for self reliant development.· This paper is addressed to examining the implications of this technological innovation.· The project aims to examine the implications of this state of affairs for macroeconomic activity.· Once again, however, the ability of politicians and economists to conceptualise well outran their inclination to examine and analyse practical implications.· A study is being conducted in two rural areas to examine the implications of these changes. ► understand· The ability to understand the policy implications of research projects is a must.· Not fully understanding all the implications of our warrant, they feared having their good name too closely associated with it.· It was clear that the wife was never in a position fully to understand the legal implication of documents.· President Clinton, whose every brain cell is employed in calculation of political numerology, understood the implications.· It is helpful for the purchaser and the vendors to understand the implications of both joint liability and several liability.· I quite understand that this implication has caused offence or distress to some people, for which I apologise.· They may not know what is in these documents; even those who do may not understand the implications of the proposals.· I sensed, without understanding the implications, that he had areas of being upon which I was forbidden to encroach. WORD FAMILYnounimplicationverbimply 1[countable usually plural] a possible future effect or result of an action, event, decision etcimplication of What are the implications of these proposals? This election has profound implications for the future of U.S. democracy.consider/discuss/examine the implications His talk will examine the wider implications of the Internet revolution.practical/financial/political etc implications2[uncountable] a situation in which it is shown or suggested that someone or something is involved in a crime or a dishonest act → implicatethe implication of somebody (in something) the implication of the former Chief of Staff in a major scandal3[countable, uncountable] a suggestion that is not made directly but that people are expected to understand or accept → imply: They are called ‘Supertrams’, the implication being that (=which is meant to suggest that) they are more advanced than earlier models.by implication The law bans organized protests and, by implication, any form of opposition.COLLOCATIONSadjectivesimportant/serious implications· The results of the experiment could have important implications for scientists.major implications (=very important or serious)· The lack of affordable housing has major implications for families living in rural areas.profound implications (=extremely important or serious)· The transformation of Europe has profound implications for the defence industries.far-reaching implications (=causing things to change in an important way)· The cuts in social security benefits had far-reaching implications for ethnic minorities.the wider implications (=affecting more people or society in general)· What are the wider implications of this change in the law?the full implications (=all the different effects)· The full implications of the decision will become clear over the next few weeks.possible implications· We discussed the possible implications of oil price rises.practical implications· Academic research often has practical implications.financial implications· Managers must be aware of the financial implications of their decisions.political implications· The court’s decision could have far-reaching political implications.legal implications· We have taken advice on the legal implications of our activities.social implications· She’s studying the social implications of different patterns of work.verbshave implications· This is an environmental disaster which will have implications for more than one country.consider the implications· Have you considered the implications of your choice?discuss the implications· The paper discusses the implications of the agreement.study/examine the implications· He has studied the implications of recent technical innovations.realize/grasp the implications (=understand what they are)· The government has been slow to grasp the implications of the current teacher shortage. |
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