im‧pli‧ca‧tion S3 W2 AC / ɪmpləkeɪʃ ə n, ɪmplɪkeɪʃ ə n / 名词

1 [可数名词，通常复数] a possible future effect or result of an action, event, decision etc

implication of

What are the implications of these proposals?

This election has profound implications for the future of U.S. democracy.

consider/discuss/examine the implications

His talk will examine the wider implications of the Internet revolution.

practical/financial/political etc implications

2 [不可数名词] a situation in which it is shown or suggested that someone or something is involved in a crime or a dishonest act → implicate

the implication of somebody (in something)

the implication of the former Chief of Staff in a major scandal

3 [可数和不可数名词] a suggestion that is not made directly but that people are expected to understand or accept → imply :

They are called ‘Supertrams’, the implication being that (= which is meant to suggest that ) they are more advanced than earlier models.

by implication

The law bans organized protests and, by implication, any form of opposition.

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important/serious implications The results of the experiment could have important implications for scientists.

major implications (= very important or serious ) The lack of affordable housing has major implications for families living in rural areas.

profound implications (= extremely important or serious ) The transformation of Europe has profound implications for the defence industries.

far-reaching implications (= causing things to change in an important way ) The cuts in social security benefits had far-reaching implications for ethnic minorities.

the wider implications (= affecting more people or society in general ) What are the wider implications of this change in the law?

the full implications (= all the different effects ) The full implications of the decision will become clear over the next few weeks.

possible implications We discussed the possible implications of oil price rises.

practical implications Academic research often has practical implications.

financial implications Managers must be aware of the financial implications of their decisions.

political implications The court’s decision could have far-reaching political implications.

legal implications We have taken advice on the legal implications of our activities.

social implications She’s studying the social implications of different patterns of work.

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have implications This is an environmental disaster which will have implications for more than one country.

consider the implications Have you considered the implications of your choice?

discuss the implications The paper discusses the implications of the agreement.

study/examine the implications He has studied the implications of recent technical innovations.

realize/grasp the implications (= understand what they are ) The government has been slow to grasp the implications of the current teacher shortage.