| 释义 |
overtone
UK ['əʊ.və.təʊn] US ['oʊ.vɚ.toʊn] noun countable usually plural
■something that is suggested, but is not clearly stated 暗示；弦外之音；言外之意•The concert was supposed to be a charity event but it had strong political overtones.这场音乐会原是为慈善事业筹款的，但却带有浓厚的政治色彩。 •There was an overtone of regret in his farewell speech.他的告别演说中流露出悔恨之意。 |