to imply
01
暗示, 意味着
to suggest without explicitly stating
Transitive: to imply an idea or attitude | to imply that
例子
The politician 's statement seemed to imply that there was more to the story than what was being revealed.
这位政治家的声明似乎暗示故事中还有比所揭示的更多内容。
The absence of a response implied their disagreement with the proposal.
没有回应暗示他们不同意该提案。
02
暗示, 意味着
to make something essential or required for an idea, action, or outcome to be successful or effective
Transitive: to imply a consequence or result
例子
Smoking cigarettes implies an increased risk of lung cancer.
吸烟意味着肺癌的风险增加。
Failing to study regularly implies lower grades in school.
不经常学习意味着在学校成绩较低。
03
暗示, 意味着
to suggest that one thing is the logical consequence of the other
Transitive: to imply an underlying cause | to imply that
例子
The dark clouds imply that it might rain later today.
乌云暗示今天晚些时候可能会下雨。
His failure to respond to the invitation implies that he wo n't be attending the event.
他未能回应邀请暗示他不会参加活动。
