infer
infer — 動詞
- inferpresent simple I / you / we / they
- infershe / she / it
- inferredpast simple
- inferring-ing form
1. to reach a conclusion about something based on the information or signs you noti
推斷；推測
根據已知資訊做出判斷
to reach a conclusion about something based on the information or signs you notice — for example, inferring from a wet umbrella that it is raining outside
From the muddy footprints on the kitchen floor, Indra inferred that someone had come in through the back door.
Indra 從廚房地板上的泥腳印推斷，有人是從後門進來的。
infer + that-clause with evidence from context
Looking at the dark clouds, Kabir inferred that a heavy storm was approaching.
Kabir 看著烏雲，推測一場大雷雨即將來臨。
Based on the broken lock and scattered belongings, the police inferred a burglary.
根據被破壞的門鎖和散落的物品，警方推斷這是一起竊盜案。
infer + noun phrase as conclusion
The teacher could infer from Amihan's silence that she had not finished her reading.
老師從 Amihan 的沉默可以推測，她還沒讀完指定的內容。
modal + infer + from + noun phrase
Dr. Okonkwo examined the patient's persistent cough and high fever, and inferred that it was a bacterial lung infection.
Okonkwo 醫師檢查了病人持續的咳嗽和高燒，推斷這是細菌性肺部感染。
infer + that-clause in medical diagnosis
- infer from evidence
- infer from the fact that
- reasonably infer
- safely infer
- infer from context
- doubt
the opposite of reaching a conclusion; implies uncertainty
文法句型
infer + that-clause
infer + noun phrase
infer + from + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently followed by a that-clause rather than a simple noun phrase. The source of the information is introduced by 'from'. In everyday speech, 'gather' and 'figure' are common informal alternatives.
常見錯誤
2. to reach a conclusion by applying logical reasoning to known facts, premises, or
推論；演繹
透過邏輯推理得出結論
to reach a conclusion by applying logical reasoning to known facts, premises, or established principles — for example, inferring a mathematical proof from a set of axioms
Hari inferred from the soil samples and fossil records that the region was once covered by a vast ocean.
Hari 從土壤樣本和化石紀錄推論，該地區曾經被一片廣闊的海洋覆蓋。
infer + from + noun phrase + that-clause
From the data collected over six months, the research team inferred a clear pattern of seasonal migration.
從六個月來收集的資料中，研究團隊推論出一個清晰的季節遷徙模式。
infer + noun phrase + from data
Yuki inferred from the layers of ash and broken pottery that the ancient village had been destroyed by a fire.
Yuki 從灰燼層和破碎的陶器推論，這座古村落曾毀於一場大火。
infer + from + noun phrase + that-clause in archaeology
Élise inferred from the experiment results that the compound was not stable at high temperatures.
Élise 從實驗結果推論，該化合物在高溫下並不穩定。
- infer by deduction
- infer logically
- infer from premises
- infer deductively
- guess
opposite of reasoned conclusion; done without evidence or systematic thinking
文法句型
infer + that-clause
infer + noun phrase + from + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common in academic, scientific, and philosophical writing where the reasoning process is explicit. Unlike sense 1 (DRAW CONCLUSION), the conclusion in this sense is not a tentative guess but is logically derived from stated facts or premises.
常見錯誤
同根字
- inference名詞B2
- inferential形容詞C1
- inferable形容詞C1
常見搭配
常用片語
- infer that...
- infer from...that...
- it can be inferred that...