significance
US /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kəns/
UK /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/
名詞
1.
意義, 重要性
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance.
範例:
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The discovery of the new planet is of great significance to astronomers.
新行星的發現對天文學家具有重大意義。
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Her research has considerable significance for the medical field.
她的研究對醫學領域具有相當大的意義。
2.
含義, 意義
the meaning to be found in words or events.
範例:
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He tried to grasp the full significance of her words.
他試圖理解她話語的全部含義。
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The historical significance of the event was debated by scholars.
該事件的歷史意義受到學者們的爭論。