Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #1675
imply
暗示；暗指；间接表示
核心释义
express or state something indirectly rather than saying it directly
- 1.
必然导致；作为结果引起。
To have as a necessary consequence; to lead to (something) as a consequence.
- 2.
通过逻辑推理暗示。
To suggest by logical inference.
- 3.
暗示；含沙射影；隐晦地提示而不直接说明。
To hint; to insinuate; to suggest tacitly and avoid a direct statement.
蕴含；逻辑上意味着；必然包含；牵涉；意味着；必然导致；作为结果引起。；通过逻辑推理暗示。；暗示；含沙射影；隐晦地提示而不直接说明。
用法In use
Her silence seemed to imply that she did not agree with the plan.
用法提示：imply 作及物动词，接 that 从句，表示“暗示”。
Are you implying that I didn't do my part of the work?
用法提示：imply 以现在分词 implying 用于进行时，表示“暗指”。
His tone implied that the matter was closed, so I did not ask again.
用法提示：imply 用过去式 implied，表示通过语气间接表达“意味”。
imply + noun phrase
His tone implied disapproval.
他的语气暗示了不赞同。
imply + that clause
that 从句可省略 that。
The study implies that further research is needed.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- imply that
- 暗示…
- His tone implied that he was not interested.他的语气暗示他不感兴趣。
- strongly imply
- 强烈暗示
- The data strongly imply a connection between the two factors.数据强烈暗示这两个因素之间存在联系。
- logically imply
- 逻辑上意味着
- If A is true, then it logically implies B.如果A为真，那么它在逻辑上意味着B。
- imply something
- 暗示某事
- What are you trying to imply?你想暗示什么？
- seem to imply
- 似乎暗示
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
imply = im (在) + ply (折叠)，把意思折叠在里面，即暗示。
语境与语域Context & Register
多用于日常交流和写作，表示委婉地暗示；在法律或逻辑讨论中也可表示必然结果。语气中性，但可能带有负面含义（如暗示有罪）时需注意。
语法说明Grammar Note
及物动词，后接名词或that从句。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
Words ending in -ply (apply, comply, supply, reply) rhyme with imply and share the same spelling pattern. Also rhyming but with different spelling: sly, fly.
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级Usage priority
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.