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源自over(在...之上)+ tone(音调),17世纪首次用于声学领域,后引申为抽象含义。
❶ 指音乐中伴随主音产生的泛音,也引申为事物表面下隐含的额外含义或暗示。
“The song has subtle overtones of sadness beneath its cheerful melody.”
(这首歌欢快的旋律下隐含着淡淡的忧伤。)
“His speech carried political overtones that made the audience uneasy.”
(他的演讲带有政治暗示,让听众感到不安。)
with overtones of — 用于描述某事物带有某种特定的隐含意味或特征。
“The novel is a mystery with overtones of psychological thriller.”
(这部小说是带有心理惊悚色彩的神秘故事。)