noun🔗Share弦外之音， 低音。 An auditory tone of low pitch or volume."The washing machine's spin cycle ended with deep, rumbling undertones. "洗衣机的甩干循环结束时，伴随着低沉隆隆的低音。soundmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share弦外之音，潜在含义。 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 praise had subtle undertones of disappointment, suggesting she knew the student could have done even better. "老师的表扬里带着不易察觉的弦外之音，暗示着她知道这个学生本可以做得更好。communicationliteraturemedialanguagestyleartentertainmentculturewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share底色, 暗色。 A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour."The white paint had faint blue undertones, making the room feel cooler. "这种白色油漆带有淡淡的蓝色底色，让房间感觉更凉爽。colorappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share弦外之音，暗示。 A low state of the physical faculties."After working three back-to-back shifts, the nurse felt deep undertones of exhaustion creeping into her muscles. "连续上了三个夜班后，护士感到深深的疲惫感正在悄悄侵蚀她的肌肉。conditionphysiologymedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share隐含，暗示。 To accompany as an undertone."The speaker's nervousness undertones their usual confident voice. "演讲者一贯自信的声音中，隐含着一丝紧张。soundmusiclanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share低声说，私语。 To say or speak in an undertone.""The teacher undertoned, 'Please be quiet,' so the students in the next room wouldn't hear." "老师低声说：“请安静，” 这样隔壁房间的学生就不会听见了。communicationlanguagesoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share冲淡，使不明显 To present as less important, noticeable or prominent."The company's new marketing campaign undertones the environmental impact of their products, focusing instead on their affordability. "这家公司的新营销活动冲淡了其产品对环境的影响，反而强调了产品的价格优势。communicationlanguagemediaattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
