1520s, from Latin insinuationem (nominative insinuatio) "entrance through a narrow way; an ingratiating oneself," noun of action from past participle stem of insinuare (see insinuate).
雙語例句
1. She resented the insinuation that she was too old for the job.
她憎惡暗示她太老不適合這項工作的話。
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
2. I deeply resent the insinuation that I'm only interested in the money.
我對他人旁敲側(cè)擊地說我只對金錢感興趣十分反感.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. In his speech he blamed her not directly but by insinuation.
他在發(fā)言中沒有直接點名,但影射了她.
來自《現(xiàn)代漢英綜合大詞典》
4. I just don't think it'sright to bring a good man down by rumour and insinuation.
我只是認(rèn)為通過散播謠言與影射中傷的方式毀掉一個好人是不道德的。
來自柯林斯例句
5. The father could no longer control himself when his son threw back an insinuation.