
significance
英 /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ 美 /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
- n. 重要性;意义the importance of something, especially its effects
- n. 含义the special meaning that something carries or suggests
I finally understood the significance of her quiet smile.
我终于明白了她那淡淡微笑中的含义。
The discovery has considerable significance for scientists seeking cleaner and more affordable sources of energy.
这一发现对寻找更清洁、更经济能源的科学家具有重要意义。
搭配
great significance 重大意义historical significance 历史意义the significance of ……的重要性或含义attach significance to 重视
辨析提示
be of great significance相当于be very significant。
词族
significant (adj.)、significantly (adv.)、insignificant (adj.)
反义 insignificance
相关词
- significant 重大的;显著的
- insignificant 微不足道的;不重要的
- inevitably 不可避免地;必然地
- purely 纯粹地;仅仅
- ignorant 不了解的;不知道的
- relevant 相关的;切题的
- apparent 明显的;显而易见的
- actual 实际的;真实的
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