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undertone

/ˈʌndərtoʊn/ /ˈʌndɚtoʊn/

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noun

低音, 抑揚

An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.

Examples :

"The old grandfather clock's undertone was a low, rhythmic tick-tock. "

古い置き時計の低音は、低くリズミカルなチクタク音でした。

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noun

含み, ニュアンス

Examples :

"The teacher's lecture, despite its upbeat tone, had an undertone of concern about the students' lack of preparation. "

教師の講義は、その明るい調子にもかかわらず、生徒たちの準備不足に対する懸念のニュアンスを含んでいた。

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noun

色合い、基調

A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.

Examples :

"The undertone of the paint was a light beige, barely visible beneath the bright yellow. "

ペイントの色合いは薄いベージュで、明るい黄色の下ではほとんど見えなかった。

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noun

基調, ニュアンス

A low state of the physical faculties.

Examples :

"After running the marathon, she felt a lingering undertone of exhaustion in her muscles for days. "

マラソンを走った後、彼女は数日間、筋肉に疲労のニュアンスを感じた。

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verb

かすかに響かせる

To accompany as an undertone.

Examples :

"The teacher's lecture undertone a sense of urgency about the upcoming test. "

先生の講義は、今度のテストについてかすかに緊急性を響かせた。

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verb

小声で言う, ほのめかす

To say or speak in an undertone.

Examples :

"He undertone his disappointment, saying softly, "I'm not sure this is the best idea." "

彼は落胆を小声でほのめかし、「これが最良のアイデアかどうかはわかりません」と優しく言った。

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verb

軽視する, 控えめに言う

To present as less important, noticeable or prominent.

Examples :

"The teacher undertoned her criticism of the project, focusing more on the positive aspects instead. "

先生はプロジェクトへの批判を軽視し、代わりに肯定的な側面に焦点を当てました。

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