(of a word)imply or suggest (an idea or feeling) in addition to the literal or primary meaning
(词)意味着;有…的含意
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the term ‘modern science' usually connotes a complete openness to empirical testing . modern science(现代科学)这个术语通常意味着完全经得起实践检验。
(of a fact)imply as a consequence or condition
(事实)暗示;意味着…的结果(或条件)
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spinsterhood connoted failure .女子独身意味着失败。
"mid 17th cent.: from medieval Latin