1. 数量相当大的;显著的
A significant amount or effect is large enough to be important or affect a situation to a noticeable degree.
e.g. A small but significant number of 11-year-olds are illiterate.
数量不多但仍有相当一部分 11 岁孩子是文盲。
e.g. ...foods that offer a significant amount of protein...
富含蛋白质的食物
significantlyThe number of MPs now supporting him had increased significantly...
现在支持他的议员人数显著增加。
America's airlines have significantly higher productivity than European ones.
美国航空公司的工作效率比欧洲航空公司要高出很多。
2. 重要的;有意义的
A significant fact, event, or thing is one that is important or shows something.
e.g. Time would appear to be the significant factor in this whole drama.
时间似乎是整部剧中一个举足轻重的因素。
e.g. ...a very significant piece of legislation...
一条非常重要的法规
significantlySignificantly, the company recently opened a huge store in Atlanta.
值得注意的是,该公司最近在亚特兰大开了一家大型商店。
3. 别有含义的;意味深远的
A significant action or gesture is intended to have a special meaning.
e.g. Mrs Bycraft gave Rose a significant glance.
拜克拉夫特夫人意味深长地瞥了罗丝一眼。
significantlyShe looked up at me significantly, raising an eyebrow.
她抬起头,眉毛扬起,意味深长地看着我。