infer

UK/ɪn'fɜː/US/in'fә:/

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Definitions

To draw a conclusion from evidence or reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

推断；推论；推理

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

in-not, opposite of

fercarry, bear, bring

=infer

in- (in, into) + fer (carry) = 'to carry into [the mind from evidence].' Inferring is bringing a conclusion in from facts that don't state it directly.

Root fer still carries 93 more words

Common Collocations

1.infer from从……推断
2.reasonably infer合理推断
3.infer a conclusion推断结论

Example Sentences

1.
From her expression, I inferred that she was disappointed.
2.
Readers can infer the character's motives from his actions.

Easily Confused

infer vs imply — Often confused. The speaker IMPLIES (suggests indirectly); the listener INFERS (draws a conclusion). «What did you mean to imply?» / «What can I infer from this?»

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