a. important in effect or meaning
s. fairly large
a. too closely correlated to be attributed to chance and therefore indicating a systematic relation
a. 重要的, 有效的, 有含义的, 暗示的, 值得注意的
1. The study showed a significant improvement in students' grades.
这项研究显示学生的成绩有了显著改善。
2. It is significant to celebrate small achievements along the way.
途中庆祝小成就是很重要的。
3. There was a significant change in the weather after the storm.
暴风雨过后，天气发生了显著变化。