英汉词典

1. 可能引发的后果
    The implications of something are the things that are likely to happen as a result.

    e.g. The Attorney General was aware of the political implications of his decision to prosecute...
           司法部长很清楚他决定起诉可能引发的政治后果。
    e.g. The low level of current investment has serious implications for future economic growth.
           当前低迷的投资水平会对未来的经济增长产生严重影响。

2. 暗示;暗指;含意
    The implication of a statement, event, or situation is what it implies or suggests is the case.

    e.g. The implication was obvious: vote for us or it will be very embarrassing for you...
           弦外之音很明显：投票给我们,否则你会非常难堪。
    e.g. The implication that marital infidelity enhances a leader's credibility is preposterous.
           婚姻不忠会提升领导人可信度的暗示荒谬之极。

3. see also: implicate