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undertone

/ˈʌndərtoʊn/ /ˈʌndɚtoʊn/

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noun

低音，弱音。

An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.

Examples :

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

老式座钟发出的低沉声音是一种有节奏的滴答声。

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noun

弦外之音，潜台词。

Examples :

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

尽管老师的讲课听起来很乐观，但字里行间流露着对学生们准备不足的担忧。

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noun

底色，基调.

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. "

这层明黄色油漆的底色是浅米色，几乎看不出来。

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noun

低调，弦外之音

A low state of the physical faculties.

Examples :

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

跑完马拉松后，她肌肉里一直有种挥之不去的疲惫感，持续了好几天。

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verb

衬托，低声暗示。

To accompany as an undertone.

Examples :

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

老师的讲课衬托出了一种关于即将到来的考试的紧迫感。

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verb

低声说，小声说

To say or speak in an undertone.

Examples :

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

他低声表达了他的失望，轻声说：“我不确定这是最好的主意。”

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verb

淡化，轻描淡写.

To present as less important, noticeable or prominent.

Examples :

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

老师淡化了对这个项目的批评，而是把重点放在了积极的方面.

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