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overtone

/ˈəʊ.və.təʊn/ /ˈoʊvɚtoʊn/

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noun

泛音，陪音。

A tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a member of the harmonic series.

Examples :

"The cello's low note had several overtones, creating a rich, complex sound. "

大提琴的低音有很多泛音，营造出一种丰富而复杂的声音。

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noun

弦外之音, 隐含意义

(often in plural) An implicit message (in a film, book, verbal discussion or similar) perceived as overwhelming the explicit message.

Examples :

"The teacher's seemingly simple request for feedback had overtones of criticism, making the students hesitant to speak openly. "

老师看似简单的征求反馈意见的要求，实际上隐含着批评的意味，让学生们不敢畅所欲言。

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verb

暗示，带有…意味。

To give an overtone to.

Examples :

"The teacher's voice overtone a sense of excitement about the upcoming field trip. "

老师的声音里带着一种对即将到来的实地考察的兴奋意味。