infer
/ɪnˈfɜː/ · /ɪnˈfɝː/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5496 in the learning path
推断；推论
Definitions
v. to reach a conclusion using evidence rather than direct statements
推断；推论
Example
From her muddy shoes, I inferred she had been gardening.
从她沾满泥土的鞋子，我推断她刚才在做园艺活。
Researchers cannot infer that smaller classes improve learning without examining other factors affecting student performance.
研究人员如果不考察影响学生表现的其他因素，就不能推断小班教学能改善学习效果。
Collocations
- infer from evidence
- infer that
- reasonably infer
Word family
- inference (n.)
- inferential (adj.)
Synonyms
- deduce
- conclude
Usage tip
infer是听者推断，imply是说者暗示。
FAQ
- What does infer mean?
- to reach a conclusion using evidence rather than direct statements
- How is infer pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈfɜː/, US /ɪnˈfɝː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
