connotation

• 指词语或短语除了字面意义或基本意义之外所引发的观念、情感或联想。也指这种隐含的意义或意味。

A noun referring to an idea, feeling, or emotional association that a word or phrase suggests beyond its literal or primary meaning.

1. Implied meaningB2formal

   An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

   内涵

   • The word 'home' has a warm, positive connotation.
   • 'Cheap' often has a negative connotation of low quality.
   • The connotation of 'slender' is more flattering than 'skinny'.

   同义词associationechohintimplicationnuanceovertonesuggestionundertone

   反义词denotationliteralness

2. B2formal

   The emotional or cultural association that a word carries beyond its dictionary definition.

   文化联想

   • The connotation of 'dragon' differs between Western and Eastern cultures.
   • 'Thrifty' has a positive connotation, while 'stingy' is negative.
   • The connotation of 'freedom' is deeply rooted in American history.

   同义词associationimplicationnuanceovertoneresonancesuggestionundertone