Brooklyn Nine-Nine · 第 1 季
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OVERTONES
/ˈoʊvərtoʊnz/B2
言外之意 / 弦外之音 (n.)
`overtone`指言语或事物隐含的情绪或暗示，复数形式`OVERTONES`强调带有某种潜在含义。句中说衣服有种族歧视的「overtones」。
(Terry) WHEN YOU'RE THAT BIG, YOU BUY ANYTHING THAT FITS.
A LOT OF FAT GUY CLOTHES HAVE RACIST OVERTONES.
(Jake) OKAY, A COUPLE OF QUICK ANNOUNCEMENTS.