英语释义
1. to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
we see smoke and infer fire
— L. A. White — compare imply
2. guess, surmise
your letter … allows me to infer that you are as well as ever
— O. W. Holmes ?1935
3. to involve as a normal outcome of thought
4. to point out indicate
this doth infer the zeal I had to see him
— William Shakespeare another survey … infers that two-thirds of all present computer installations are not paying for themselves
— H. R. Chellman
5. suggest, hint
are you inferring I'm incompetent?
6. to draw inferences
men … have observed, inferred, and reasoned … to all kinds of results
— John Dewey
7. to form (an opinion) from evidence to reach (a conclusion) based on known facts
8. to hint or suggest (something)
9. to arrive at as a conclusion based on known facts
I inferred he was sick from his cough.
10. guess entry 1 sense 1
From the look on her face, I inferred she was lying.
11. hint entry 2, suggest Are you inferring I'm guilty?
12. to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
could infer acceptance of the offer from the offeree's response
13. to draw inferences