early 15c., "action of entangling," from Latin implicationem (nominative implicatio) "interweaving, entanglement," from past participle stem of implicare "involve, entangle, connect closely," from assimilated form of in- "into, in, on, upon" (see in- (2)) + plicare "to fold" (see ply (v.1)). Meaning "something implied (but not expressed)" is from 1550s.
实用例句
1. The implication that marital infidelity enhances a leader's credibility is preposterous.
婚姻不忠会提升领导人可信度的暗示荒谬之极。
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2. The implication was plain, if left unstated.
其含意不言而喻。
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3. The implication took a while to sink in.
其中的含意要花点时间才能完全领会。
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4. He smiled, with the implication that he didn't believe me.
