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overtones

/ˈoʊvərtoʊnz/

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noun

弦外之音，暗示，内涵。

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

Examples :

"The rich sound of the cello included noticeable overtones, creating a warmer, fuller sound than a simple note. "

大提琴浑厚的声音包含着清晰的泛音，比单纯的音符多了许多弦外之音，听起来更加温暖饱满。

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noun

弦外之音，暗示。

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

Examples :

"The politician's speech about unity had strong overtones of blame, making many people feel targeted despite his claims of inclusivity. "

这位政治家关于团结的演讲，弦外之音却充满了指责，虽然他声称包容，但还是让很多人感到自己被针对了。

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verb

产生共鸣, 使具有弦外之音。

To give an overtone to.

Examples :

"The politician carefully chose his words to overtones his speech with a sense of hope and unity. "

这位政客字斟句酌，力求使他的演讲充满希望和团结的弦外之音，以此产生共鸣。

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