c. 1400, "meaning," from Old French significance or directly from Latin significantia "meaning, force, energy," from significans, present participle of significare "to mean, import, signify" (see signify). The earlier word was signifiance (mid-13c.). Meaning "importance" is from 1725. Related: Significancy.
雙語例句
1. Western diplomats have played down the significance of the reports.
西方外交官刻意貶低這些報告的重要性。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Ideas about the social significance of religion have changed over time.
關于宗教的社會意義的看法已經隨著時間的變遷而改變。
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3. The social significance of religion has changed over time.
宗教的社會意義隨著時間的變遷已經發生了變化。
來自柯林斯例句
4. The authorities attached much significance to his visit.
當局非常重視他的訪問。
來自柯林斯例句
5. The President's visit is loaded with symbolic significance.