Undertone
n. 低音, 浅色, 小声
📖 牛津释义
undertone
n
1 (often pl 常作复数) low, quiet or subdued tone 低调; 低声; 低音
speak, murmur, etc in an undertone 低声说话、 低语
threatening, sympathetic, sibilant undertones 威胁的、 同情的、 嘶嘶的低声调.
2 ~ (of sth) underlying feeling, quality, implication, etc; undercurrent 潜在的感情、 特质、 意义等; 暗流
There were undertones of relief as the visitors left. 客人走後大家都暗暗松了口气. Cf 参看 overtone.
3 thin or subdued colour 淡色; 浅色; 柔和的色调
pink with an undertone of mauve 略带淡紫色的粉红.
🗣️ 情景例句
I worked to put together a book of photographs.
我的工作是创作出一本摄影书。
I'm going to send her six bags.
我要送给她六袋。
Goodness, six zeros! What can I say?
天那!六个零!我能说些什么呢?
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