im·pli·ca·tion /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən/ ●●○ W2 AWL noun 1 [countableC usually plural]MEANING a possible future effect or result of an action, event, decision etc 〔行动、事件、决定等的〕可能的影响[后果]implication of What are the implications of these proposals? 这些提议会有什么后果?
This election has profound implications for the future of U.S. democracy. 对于美国民主的未来而言,这次选举影响深远。
consider/discuss/examine the implications His talk will examine the wider implications of the Internet revolution. 他的讲话将探讨因特网革命更为广泛的影响力。
practical/financial/political etc implications 实际/财政/政治等影响
2 [uncountableU]GUILTY a situation in which it is shown or suggested that someone or something is involved in a crime or a dishonest act 〔与罪行或欺诈行为的〕牵涉,牵连 → implicatethe implication of somebody (in something) the implication of the former Chief of Staff in a major scandal 前任总参谋长卷入一宗重大丑闻
3 [countableC, uncountableU]SUGGEST a suggestion that is not made directly but that people are expected to understand or accept 含意,暗示 → imply They are called ‘Supertrams’, the implication being that (=which is meant to suggest that) they are more advanced than earlier models. 它们被称作“超级电车”,这是暗指它们比先前的型号更先进。
by implication The law bans organized protests and, by implication, any form of opposition. 这一法令禁止有组织的抗议,言下之意就是禁止任何形式的反对活动。
n COLLOCATIONSadjectivesimportant/serious implicationsThe 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 implicationsWe discussed the possible implications of oil price rises.
practical implicationsAcademic research often has practical implications.
financial implicationsManagers must be aware of the financial implications of their decisions.
political implicationsThe court’s decision could have far-reaching political implications.
legal implicationsWe have taken advice on the legal implications of our activities.
social implicationsShe’s studying the social implications of different patterns of work.
verbshave implicationsThis is an environmental disaster which will have implications for more than one country.
consider the implicationsHave you considered the implications of your choice?
discuss the implicationsThe paper discusses the implications of the agreement.
study/examine the implicationsHe 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.