significant
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4157 in the learning path
重大的；显著的
Definitions
adj. large or important enough to deserve attention
重大的；显著的
adj. expressing a meaning that is not directly stated
意味深长的
Example
Moving closer to work made a significant difference to me.
搬到工作地点附近对我的生活产生了很大的影响。
Access to reliable internet services has a significant impact on educational opportunities in remote communities.
能否获得可靠的互联网服务，对偏远社区的教育机会有重大影响。
Collocations
- a significant increase
- a significant impact
- statistically significant
- a significant glance
Word family
- significance (n.)
- significantly (adv.)
- insignificant (adj.)
Synonyms
- important
- notable
Antonyms
- insignificant
- negligible
Usage tip
统计上significant指达到显著性标准，不等于实际影响很大。
FAQ
- What does significant mean?
- large or important enough to deserve attention expressing a meaning that is not directly stated
- How is significant pronounced?
- UK /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/, US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
