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).
双语例句
1. She resented the insinuation that she was too old for the job.
她憎恶暗示她太老不适合这项工作的话。
来自《权威词典》
2. I deeply resent the insinuation that I'm only interested in the money.
我对他人旁敲侧击地说我只对金钱感兴趣十分反感.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. In his speech he blamed her not directly but by insinuation.
他在发言中没有直接点名,但影射了她.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
4. I just don't think it'sright to bring a good man down by rumour and insinuation.
我只是认为通过散播谣言与影射中伤的方式毁掉一个好人是不道德的。
来自柯林斯例句
5. The father could no longer control himself when his son threw back an insinuation.
