implication
n
1 [C, U] ~ (for sb/sth) thing that is suggested or implied; thingnot openly stated 含意; 暗示; 暗指
Study the implications of the president's statement. 研究总统声明的含义.
The new report has far-reaching implications for the future of broadcasting. 这一新报告对广播业的前途有些意味深长的暗示.
Failure to say `No' may, by implication, be taken to mean `Yes'. 没表示否定, 其含义可能理解为是肯定的.
2 [U] involving or being involved, esp in a crime 卷入, 牵连(尤指於罪行中)
The trial resulted in the implication of several major figures in the organization. 审讯结果表明这个组织中几个主要人物都牵连在案.
I must contact my lawyer before I make my final decision.
在做出最后决定之前,我必须先同我的律师联系一下。
George was not too upset by his experience because the lady who owns the sweet shop heard about his troubles and rewarded him with large box of chocolates.