| 词组 | implication |
| 释义 | implication AC /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən, ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun 1. a possible future effect or result of an action, event, decision etcGrammarUsually plural in this meaning.adjectivesthe financial/political/legal/social implications Managers must be aware of the financial implications of their decisions. | The court’s decision could have far-reaching political implications. | We have taken advice on the legal implications of our activities. | She’s studying the social implications of different patterns of work.the possible/potential implications He was worried about the possible implications of his illness.the wider implications (=affecting more people or society in general) What are the wider implications of this change in the law?the practical implications We discussed the practical implications of the decision.important/serious/profound implications The results of the research could have important implications. | The transformation of Europe has profound implications.major/huge implications (=very important or serious) The lack of affordable housing has major implications for families in rural areas.far-reaching implications (=affecting a lot of things in an important way) This trial could have far-reaching implications for the American justice system.the full implications (=all the different effects) The full implications of the decision will become clear over the next few weeks.long-term implications Eating a poor diet can have long-term health implications.nouns + implicationhealth implications The health implications of smoking are well known.tax/cost implications You should consider the tax implications of your investments. | The cost implications of extending the service are huge.verbshave implications This is an environmental disaster which will have implications for more than one country.understand/realize/grasp the implications The government has been slow to grasp the implications of the current teacher shortage.consider/assess the implications Before you make your final decision, you should consider the implications carefully. | They asked for more time to assess the implications of the proposal.study/examine the implications He has studied the implications of recent technical innovations.discuss the implications The paper discusses the implications of the agreement.prepositionsthe implications of sth What are the implications of these proposals?implications for sth This election has profound implications for the future of our democracy.2. something that you say in a way that is not directadjectivesa clear/obvious implication There was a clear implication in what he said that I was lying.a strong implication Police statements carried the strong implication that the man was guilty.verbshave/carry an implication The word ‘know-all’ usually carries implications of disapproval.resent an implication (=be annoyed by it) He resented the implication that he wasn’t doing enough to help.prepositionsby implication The article examines the processes by which English, and by implication, any language, is learned. |
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