innuendo

• 名词，指间接、含蓄的暗示或影射，通常带有贬义或暧昧意味。

A noun referring to an indirect or subtle remark, suggestion, or implication, often of a disparaging or suggestive nature.

1. Indirect remarkC1formal

   An indirect or subtle remark, typically suggesting something rude or unpleasant.

   含沙射影

   • The politician's speech was full of innuendo about his opponent.
   • She made an innuendo about his late arrival.
   • The comedian used clever innuendo to get laughs.

   同义词allusionhintimplicationinsinuationintimationsuggestion

2. Sexual suggestionC1informal

   A remark that suggests something sexual in a subtle or indirect way.

   性暗示

   • The movie was full of sexual innuendo.
   • He made an innuendo that made everyone uncomfortable.
   • She avoided his innuendo by changing the subject.

   同义词double entendrehintimplicationinsinuationintimationovertonesuggestionwhisper