imply

mean, imply, indicate, represent, denote, signify, suggest

这些动词均含有“表示……的意思”之意。
mean: 最普通用词，指文字或符号等所表示的各种明确的或含蓄的意义。
imply: 侧重用文字或符号表示的联想，暗示。
indicate: 指明显的表示。
represent: 指体现或代表。
denote: 指某一词字面或狭义的意思，或指某些符号或迹象的特指含义。
signify: 指用文字、说话或表情等表示单纯的意思。
suggest: 通常指暗含地、隐晦地表达意思。

动词 imply:

1. express or state indirectly
   同义词：connote
2. suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic
3. have as a logical consequence
   同义词：entail, mean
4. suggest that someone is guilty
   同义词：incriminate, inculpate
5. have as a necessary feature or consequence; entail
   同义词：involve

1. I think freedom does imply responsibility.
   我认为自由一定包含着责任。
2. His silence implied agreement.
   他沉默不语意味着同意了。
3. I don't wish to imply that you are wrong.
   我无意暗示你错了。