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connotation

/ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/

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noun

内涵，隐含意义。

A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.

Examples :

"The word "home" has a positive connotation for most people, suggesting comfort and safety. "

“家”这个词对大多数人来说都带有积极的内涵，会让人联想到舒适和安全。

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noun

涵义，内涵。

The attribute or aggregate of attributes connoted by a term, contrasted with denotation.

Examples :

"The two expressions "the morning star" and "the evening star" have different connotations but the same denotation (i.e. the planet Venus)."

“晨星”和“昏星”这两个词语的内涵不同，但外延（也就是指代的天体）却是相同的，都指金星。

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