Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #1922
Fully loadedsignificance
重要性；意义
核心释义
the importance, meaning, or value of something
- 1.
重要性；重要性
The extent to which something matters; importance
- 2.
重要性,意义
the quality of being significant
- 3.
含义；意义
Meaning.
- 4.
隐含的意义,言外之意
a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
- 5.
意图或表达的消息
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
重要性；重要性；重要性,意义；含义；意义；隐含的意义,言外之意；意图或表达的消息
用法In use
The scientist explained the significance of the new discovery.
用法提示：“significance”作为名词，表示“重要性”。
Many people are unaware of the historical significance of this building.
用法提示：“significance”作为名词，表示“意义”。
The significance of the decision became clear only after several years.
用法提示：“significance”作为名词，表示“重要性”。
do not underestimate the significance of nuclear power
the significance of his remark became clear only later
the significance of a red traffic light
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- great significance
- 重要意义
- The discovery has great significance for cancer research.这一发现对癌症研究具有重要意义。
- historical significance
- 历史意义
- The battle holds great historical significance.这场战役具有重要的历史意义。
- significance of
- ……的意义
- We discussed the significance of the new policy.我们讨论了新政策的意义。
- attach significance to
- 重视
- They attach great significance to education.他们非常重视教育。
- gain significance
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
联想‘sign’（标志），重要的事常有标志，significance即‘重要性’。
语境与语域Context & Register
register: neutral; typical contexts: academic writing, formal speeches, discussions on importance; note_zh: 通常用于正式或学术语境，表示重要性或意义。
语法说明Grammar Note
Plural 'significances' is rare.
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
These words all end in '-ance', which is pronounced /əns/. However, 'significance' ends in /kəns/, while these words end in /təns/, /məns/, /rəns/, /stəns/ etc. Additionally, their stress patterns differ (e.g., 'ignorance' is stressed on the first syllable). Therefore, none rhyme with 'significance'. They are useful for comparing the common '-ance' spelling but sound different.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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