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undertone noun ADJECTIVE | VERB + UNDERTONE | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEdark, sinister 邪恶的暗示；阴险的弦外之音subtle 隐约的弦外之音bitter, sarcastic 愤愤不平的／尖酸刻薄的弦外之音racist, sexual 种族主义的弦外之音；性暗示◆The article was full of racist undertones.这篇文章充满了隐晦的种族主义论调。political, religious 政治寓意；宗教暗示◆There are hints of political undertones throughout the movie.这部电影从头到尾都能找到带有政治寓意的内容。VERB + UNDERTONEcarry, have 有弦外之音◆His voice carried bitter undertones.他的声音中带着愤愤不平的弦外之音。PREPOSITIONin an undertone 用低音◆'I don't think she's been told yet,' he said in an undertone.“我认为还没有人告诉她呢。”他低声说道。◆The couple at the next table were speaking in undertones.邻桌的夫妇在轻声交谈。 |