[C usually plural] a possible future effect or result of an action, event, decision etc

〔行动、事件、决定等的〕可能的影响（后果）:

What are the implications of these proposals?

这些提议会有些什么后果？

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

对于美国民主的未来而言，这次选举有着深远的影响。

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

他的讲话将探讨因特网革命更为广泛的影响力。

[U] a situation in which it is shown or suggested that someone or something is involved in a crime or a dishonest act

〔与罪行或欺诈行为的〕牵涉，牵连;

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

前任参谋长卷入一宗重大的丑闻

[C,U] a suggestion that is not made directly but that people are expected to understand or accept

含意，暗示;

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

它们被称作“超级电车”，这是暗指它们比先前的型号更先进。

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

这一法令禁止有组织的抗议，言下之意就是禁止任何形式的反对活动。