undertone
英 /ˈʌndətəʊn/
中文释义
潜台词 / 隐含意思；底色 — 表面看不出，但隐含其中的情绪或意义
A subtle hint of emotion or meaning that isn't immediately obvious.
常用搭配
- an undertone of anger隐隐的怒意
- a sarcastic undertone讽刺的意味
- pick up the undertone听出弦外之音
例句
- There was an undertone of jealousy in her congratulations.她的祝贺里藏着一丝妒意。
- His polite reply carried a clear undertone of warning.他礼貌的回复里明显带着警告的意味。