noun🔗Share低音， 弱音。 An auditory tone of low pitch or volume."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。soundmusicphoneticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share弦外之音，潜台词。 An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, verbal dialogue or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent."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。literaturemediacommunicationlanguagewritingstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share底色，基调. A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour."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。colorappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share低调，弦外之音 A low state of the physical faculties."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。conditionphysiologybodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share衬托，低声暗示。 To accompany as an undertone."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。soundmusicstylelanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share低声说，小声说 To say or speak in an undertone."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。”communicationlanguagesoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share淡化，轻描淡写. To present as less important, noticeable or prominent."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.communicationlanguagewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
