imply的基本意思是“暗示〔指〕”,只用作及物动词,可接名词、代词、动名词或that从句作宾语。当主语是人时, imply的宾语后常接介词

not mean to imply 并非有意暗示

seem to imply 似乎意味着

Wanting fidelity implies you're thinking about a major relationship.

要求忠诚意味着你想发展一段严肃认真的恋爱关系。

Federalism implies a plurality of political authorities, each with its own powers.

联邦制意味着存在众多各自都拥有权力的政治管理机构。

The survey implies more people are moving house than was thought.

调查显示，准备搬家的人口比想象的要多。