infer
动词 v.
英 /ɪnˈfɜː/
美 /ɪnˈfɜː/|/ɪnˈfɝ/
英文释义
动词 v.
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To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.
— It is dangerous to infer too much from martial bluster in British politics: at the first hint of trouble, channelling Churchill is a default tactic for beleaguered leaders of all sorts.
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To lead to (something) as a consequence; to imply.
— a. 1535, Thomas More, letter to Fryth the fyrste parte is not the proofe of the second. but rather contrarywyse the seconde inferreth well yͤ fyrst.
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To cause, inflict (something) upon or to someone.
— faire Serena[…]fled fast away, afeard / Of villany to be to her inferd[…].
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To introduce (a subject) in speaking, writing etc.; to bring in, to adduce.
— Full well hath Clifford played the orator, / Inferring arguments of mighty force.
词汇关系
词源
From Latin inferō, from Latin in- (“in, at, on; into”) + Latin ferō (“bear, carry; suffer”) (cognate to Old English beran, whence English bear), from Proto-Italic *ferō, from Proto-Indo-European *bʰéreti (“to bear, carry”), from the root *bʰer-. Literally “carry forward”, equivalent to “bear in”, as in concluding from a premise. Doublet of inbear.
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