noun🔗Share圆括号内的词语，括号语。 A word or phrase within parentheses."The phrase "(for example)" is a common parenthetical. "“(例如)”这个短语是常见的括号语。grammarlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(剧本中)圆括号内的提示，括号内的表演提示. (screenwriting) A descriptor or modifier enclosed within parentheses and put, indented, in a line of dialogue to describe how it should be acted or directed onscreen."The actor questioned the necessity of the parenthetical "(Sighing)" because he felt his delivery already conveyed the character's sadness. "演员质疑了剧本中“(叹气)”这个括号内的表演提示是否有必要，因为他觉得自己的演绎已经传达了角色的悲伤。entertainmentwritinglanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share插入的，括弧的. Using, containing, or within parentheses (like this)"The teacher added a parenthetical note (an explanation) to clarify the instructions. "老师加了一个括弧里的注释（一个解释），来澄清说明。grammarlanguagewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share插入的，附带解释的 That explains or qualifies something"The teacher added a parenthetical note explaining the historical context of the poem. "老师补充了一句附带解释的话，说明了这首诗的历史背景。grammarlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share附带的，题外的 That is incidental"The overdue library fine, while parenthetical to the main reason I went to the library, still bothered me. "虽然那张过期的图书馆罚单相对于我去图书馆的主要原因来说是附带的，但它仍然让我感到困扰。languagegrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
