infer, imply 的区别和用法辨析及示例例句

infer: v. (根据已知事实)推断,推理。
 ➤ I infer from your smile that you are happy.  
从你的笑容可以看出你很高兴。

imply: v. (从言语或态度中)暗示,暗指(某种事情)。
 ➤ The Secretary of the Treasury implied that interest rates would go down.  
财政大臣暗示利率将下降。