significance
n[U]
1 meaning 意义; 意思: understand the significance of a remark 了解某句话的意义
What is the significance of this symbol? 这个符号是什麽意思?
2 importance 重大意义; 重要性
a speech of great significance 有重大意义的讲话
Few people realized the significance of the discovery. 很少有人意识到这一发现的重要性.
If you find it unworkable, we have no other choice but to call the deal off.
如果不行的话,我们只好放弃了。
Health is not valued till sickness comes.
有病方知无病乐。
We often speak of tramps with contempt and put them in the same class as beggars, but how many of us can honestly say that we have not felt a little envious of their simple way of life and their freedom from care?