undertone

[US]/'ʌndətəʊn/
[UK]/'ʌndɚton/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.低调;低声;低音
潜在的感情、特征、意义等
淡色;浅色
市场的潜在倾向
Word Forms
第三人称单数undertones
复数undertones

Phrases & Collocations

subtle undertone

微妙的暗示

hidden undertone

隐藏的含义

Example Sentences

the sexual undertones of most advertising.

大多数广告隐含的性内容。

though they were speaking in undertones, Percival could hear them.

尽管他们压低了嗓门说话,珀西瓦尔还是听得见。

There was an undertone of sadness in her voice.

她的声音中带有一丝悲伤的意味。

The meeting had an undertone of tension.

会议中有一种紧张的暗示。

His words had a subtle undertone of sarcasm.

他的话中带有微妙的讽刺意味。

The painting had an undertone of mystery.

这幅画有一种神秘的暗示。

There was an undertone of excitement in the crowd.

人群中有一种兴奋的暗示。

Her smile had an undertone of mischief.

她的微笑带有一丝调皮的意味。

The book had an undertone of nostalgia.

这本书有一种怀旧的暗示。

The movie had an undertone of suspense throughout.

整部电影始终带有一种悬疑的暗示。

The speech had an undertone of hope and optimism.

这次演讲带有一种希望和乐观的暗示。

There was an undertone of disappointment in his expression.

他的表情中有一种失望的暗示。

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