insinuating

• 形容言语或态度含蓄、间接地暗示某事，常指暗示令人不快或不诚实的事。

Describes a manner or remark that suggests something unpleasant or underhanded in a subtle, indirect way.

1. Calculated to please or gain favorC1formal

   Acting in a subtle, indirect way to win approval or influence someone, often by flattery or ingratiating behavior.

   谄媚的

   • His insinuating smile made her feel uncomfortable.
   • She used an insinuating tone to get what she wanted from the manager.
   • The politician's insinuating remarks were designed to win over the crowd.

   同义词fawningflatteringingratiatingobsequioussmarmysycophanticunctuouswheedling

   反义词bluntcandiddirectforthrightstraightforward

• 动词，指以间接、含蓄的方式暗示或影射令人不快或有争议的事情。

A verb used to suggest or hint at something unpleasant or controversial in an indirect and subtle way.

1. Suggest indirectlyC1formal

   To suggest or hint at something unpleasant or negative in an indirect way.

   暗示

   • Are you insinuating that I am lying?
   • He insinuated that she had cheated on the test.
   • The article insinuated corruption within the company.

   同义词hintimplyintimatesuggest

2. Gradually introduceC1formal

   To gradually and subtly introduce oneself or something into a situation or group.

   逐渐引入

   • She insinuated herself into the conversation without being invited.
   • He managed to insinuate his ideas into the final report.
   • The spy insinuated himself into the organization over several months.

   同义词edge ininfiltrateinjectinsertintroduceslip inwork inworm