undertone
US /ˈʌn.dɚ.toʊn/
UK /ˈʌn.də.təʊn/
名詞
1.
意味, 弦外之音
an underlying quality or feeling
範例:
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There was an undertone of sadness in her voice.
她的聲音裡帶著一絲悲傷的意味。
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The meeting had an undertone of tension.
會議中瀰漫著緊張的氣氛。
2.
底色, 色調
a color, especially one that is seen through another color
範例:
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The painting had a warm, golden undertone.
這幅畫有一種溫暖的金色底色。
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Her skin has a cool undertone.
她的皮膚有冷色底調。