undertone
US /ˈʌn.dɚ.toʊn/
UK /ˈʌn.də.təʊn/
名词
1.
意味, 弦外之音
an underlying quality or feeling
示例:
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There was an undertone of sadness in her voice.
她的声音里带着一丝悲伤的意味。
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The meeting had an undertone of tension.
会议中弥漫着紧张的气氛。
2.
底色, 色调
a color, especially one that is seen through another color
示例:
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The painting had a warm, golden undertone.
这幅画有一种温暖的金色底色。
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Her skin has a cool undertone.
她的皮肤有冷色底调。