Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #1922
Fully loadedsignificance
重要性；意义
the importance, meaning, or value of something
- 1.
The extent to which something matters; importance
重要性；重要性
- 2.
the quality of being significant
重要性,意义
- 3.
Meaning.
含义；意义
- 4.
a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
隐含的意义,言外之意
- 5.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
意图或表达的消息
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
In use
The scientist explained the significance of the new discovery.
Many people are unaware of the historical significance of this building.
The significance of the decision became clear only after several years.
do not underestimate the significance of nuclear power
the significance of his remark became clear only later
the significance of a red traffic light
the significance of sth
表示某事物的重要性或意义。
The significance of the discovery was not immediately understood.
这一发现的重要性并未立即被理解。
Connections
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
- 获得重要性
- This issue has gained significance in recent years.这个问题近年来变得重要起来。
- cultural significance
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想‘sign’（标志），重要的事常有标志，significance即‘重要性’。
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。
Grammar Note
Plural 'significances' is rare.
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.
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。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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