significance
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/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
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/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
how important something is, especially for what happens later
The significance of the discovery means it could change how we treat the disease.
这一发现的重要性意味着它可能改变我们治疗这种疾病的方式。
the meaning of something
The cultural significance of these traditions is still important to many people today.
这些传统的文化意义对今天许多人来说仍然很重要。