1.in effect 实际上
That deal would create, in effect, the world's biggest airline.
事实上,这一协议将促成世界最大航空公司的成立 。
2.show signs of 显示...的迹象
Other economic reports show signs of recovery.
其他经济报告显示出了复苏的迹象 。
3.signify 表示
This decision signified a radical change in their policies.
这个决定表明了他们的政策发生了根本的变化 。
4.implication 含义;暗指
He criticized the Director and, by implication , the whole of the organization.
他抨击主管,其实是间接批评了整个机构 。