significance
英 [s?g'n?f?k(?)ns]
美[s?ɡ'n?f?k?ns]
- n. 意義；重要性；意思
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詞態(tài)變化
復(fù)數(shù):?significances;
助記提示
1、sign- + -ificance.
中文詞源
significance 重要性
來自 significant,重要的，-ance,名詞后綴。引申詞義重要性。
英文詞源
- significance (n.)
- c. 1400, "meaning," from Old French significance or directly from Latin significantia "meaning, force, energy," from significans, present participle of significare "to mean, import, signify" (see signify). The earlier word was signifiance (mid-13c.). Meaning "importance" is from 1725. Related: Significancy.
雙語例句
- 1. Western diplomats have played down the significance of the reports.
- 西方外交官刻意貶低這些報告的重要性。
來自柯林斯例句
- 2. Ideas about the social significance of religion have changed over time.
- 關(guān)于宗教的社會意義的看法已經(jīng)隨著時間的變遷而改變。
來自柯林斯例句
- 3. The social significance of religion has changed over time.
- 宗教的社會意義隨著時間的變遷已經(jīng)發(fā)生了變化。
來自柯林斯例句
- 4. The authorities attached much significance to his visit.
- 當局非常重視他的訪問。
來自柯林斯例句
- 5. The President's visit is loaded with symbolic significance.
- 總統(tǒng)之行充滿象征性意義。
來自柯林斯例句