implies
implies — 動詞
- impliespresent simple I / you / we / they
- implieses3rd person singular
- impliesing-ing form
- impliesedpast simple
1. to hint at a thought, feeling, or fact through what you say or do, rather than s
暗示
不直接說出，但透過言行讓人明白
to hint at a thought, feeling, or fact through what you say or do, rather than stating it openly
Tariq did not say he was angry, but his silence implied it clearly.
Tariq 沒有說他生氣，但他的沉默清楚暗示了這一點。
Amira's smile implied that she already knew about the surprise party.
Amira 的微笑暗示她早就知道驚喜派對的事了。
imply + that-clause for communicating indirectly
The manager's long pause implied doubts about the new plan.
經理長時間的停頓暗示他對新計畫有疑慮。
By asking about evening plans, Samir implied he wanted to join us for dinner.
Samir 問起晚上的行程，暗示他想跟我們一起吃晚餐。
What exactly are you implying about my cooking skills?
你到底在暗示我的廚藝怎麼樣？
- hint
more casual and deliberate; often a small clue rather than a broader message
- suggest
slightly more direct; puts an idea forward for consideration
- insinuate
always negative; implies something unpleasant, critical, or accusing
- intimate
formal or literary; to make something known in a delicate, indirect way
文法句型
imply + that-clause
imply + noun phrase
imply + (that)-clause without 'that'
用法筆記
Object is the message or feeling being hinted at, not the person spoken to. The subject does not have to be a person — a gesture, silence, or facial expression can also imply something.
常見錯誤
2. if a word, name, or description implies something, the label itself carries extr
意指；暗含
名稱或描述本身透露額外訊息
if a word, name, or description implies something, the label itself carries extra information about what it refers to
The restaurant's name 'Ocean View' implies you can see the sea from your table.
餐廳取名「海景」意指從座位就能看到海。
name/label + implies + information about the thing named
The term 'smartphone' implies a device that does more than make calls.
「智慧型手機」這個詞意指這種裝置不只是用來打電話。
The job title 'Senior Advisor' implies years of experience in the field.
「資深顧問」這個職稱意指在該領域有多年的經驗。
Describing the film as a 'thriller' implies it will be exciting and keep you guessing.
把這部電影描述為「驚悚片」意指它會很刺激而且讓你猜不透。
His nickname 'Ace' implies he is the best at what he does.
他的綽號「王牌」意指他是這方面的頂尖好手。
文法句型
[name/term/label] + implies + [information]
用法筆記
Subject is almost always a name, term, title, label, or description. Distinguish from sense 1: here the meaning comes from the wording itself, not from tone, gesture, or behaviour.
3. if a situation, action, or fact implies something, that thing is a necessary par
意味著
某情況必然包含或導致另一事實
if a situation, action, or fact implies something, that thing is a necessary part or result of it
Buying a house implies years of loan payments and repair costs.
買房子意味著多年的貸款還款和維修開銷。
Accepting the promotion implies moving to the company's Tokyo office.
接受晉升意味著要搬到公司的東京辦公室。
imply + gerund for a necessary consequence
A healthy diet implies eating plenty of vegetables and drinking enough water.
健康的飲食意味著要吃大量蔬菜並喝足夠的水。
Democracy implies that every citizen has the right to vote.
民主意味著每位公民都有投票的權利。
Becoming a doctor implies a long period of study and training.
成為醫生意味著要經歷漫長的學習和訓練。
- entail
very close synonym; often used when the consequence is formal or burdensome
- necessitate
formal; stresses that something makes another thing unavoidable
- involve
broader; can include things that are part of a process, not only necessary outcomes
- mean
more informal and everyday; commonly used in speech for the same idea
文法句型
imply + that-clause
imply + gerund
imply + noun phrase
用法筆記
Subject is typically a situation, action, or state of affairs — not a person. Distinguish from sense 1: the implication here is a logical or necessary result, not a hinted message.