in·fer·ence /ˈɪnfərəns/ n. 1. 推论，推理，推断 The full extent of the damage can be gauged only by inference. 全部损失只能靠推断测定。 2. 推断结果；结论 arrive at an inference 推得出结论 Inside the water was running — inference, Morley was washing his hands as usual. 里面自来水开着——看来，莫利像平常那样在洗手。