imply
/ɪmˈplaɪ; ɪm`plaɪ/ v
(pt, pp implied)
1 [Tn, Tf] suggest (sth) indirectly rather than state it directly; hint 含有...的意思; 暗示; 暗指
His silence implied agreement. 他沉默不语意味著同意了.
implied criticism 暗含的批评
I don't wish to imply that you are wrong. 我无意暗示你错了.
2 [Tn] suggest (sth) as a logical consequence; entail 必然包含（某事物）; 使（某事物）必然产生或有必要
Freedom does not necessarily imply responsibility. 自由不一定包含著责任.
The fact she was here implies a degree of interest. 她当时在场, 这一事实就意味著她有一定程度的兴趣. Cf 参看 infer.