overtone
n.[音]泛音,暗示,折光的色彩
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overtone
/'əʊvətəʊn; `ovɚ,ton/
n (usu pl 通常作复数) something suggested or implied in addition to what is actually stated; hint 暗示; 含义; 弦外之音
*overtones of despair in a letter 信中字里行间的绝望之意
* threatening overtones in his comments 他在评论中的威胁意味. Cf 参看 undertone.
n (usu pl 通常作复数) something suggested or implied in addition to what is actually stated; hint 暗示; 含义; 弦外之音
*overtones of despair in a letter 信中字里行间的绝望之意
* threatening overtones in his comments 他在评论中的威胁意味. Cf 参看 undertone.
overtone
n
overtones [plural]
signs of an emotion or attitude that is not expressed directly
→undertoneovertones of
There were overtones of anger in his voice.
racial/sexual etc overtones
football songs with violent overtones
political/religious overtones
(=having a connection to politics or religion that is not directly expressed)
The decision may have political overtones.
[C]technical
a higher musical note that sounds together with the main note
overtones [plural]
signs of an emotion or attitude that is not expressed directly
→undertoneovertones of
There were overtones of anger in his voice.
racial/sexual etc overtones
football songs with violent overtones
political/religious overtones
(=having a connection to politics or religion that is not directly expressed)
The decision may have political overtones.
[C]technical
a higher musical note that sounds together with the main note
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