| 释义 |
infer/inˈfɜ:/v. tr. (inferred, inferring) (often foll. by 常后跟 that + clause) 1 deduce or conclude from facts and reasoning 推断，推定 2 disp. imply, suggest [异议]暗示，指出 □ inferable adj. (also 亦作 inferrable)[Latin inferre (as IN-2, ferre ‘bring’)]■ Usage 用法说明 The use of infer in sense 2 is considered incorrect by many people since it is the reverse of the primary sense of the verb. It should be avoided by using imply or suggest. 许多人认为释义 2 中 infer 的用法是不正确的，因为它和动词原意正好相反。应避免使用释义中的 imply 及 suggest 。 |