Allusion
[ə'luːʒ(ə)n;-'ljuː-] or [ə'lʊʒən]
解释:
(n.) A figurative or symbolical reference.
(n.) A reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned; a covert indication; indirect reference; a hint.
手打:凯勒
同义词及近义词:
n. Reference, hint, intimation, indirect mention.
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同义词及反义词:
SYN:Reference, insinuation
ANT:Specification, demonstration, mention
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例句:
- Mr. Collins had a compliment, and an allusion to throw in here, which were kindly smiled on by the mother and daughter. 简·奥斯汀. 傲慢与偏见.
- She supposed, if he meant anything, he must mean an allusion to what might arise in that quarter. 简·奥斯汀. 傲慢与偏见.
- If I am reserved to wear a wig, I am at least prepared, externally,' in allusion to his baldness, 'for that distinction. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 大卫·科波菲尔.
- What did she mean by that allusion to the cold people who petrify flesh to marble? 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 雪莉.
- This allusion to the fate of William Rufus, his Relative, at once incensed and alarmed Prince John. 沃尔特·司各特. 艾凡赫.
- I felt a burning glow mount to my face; for bitter and agitating recollections were awakened by the allusion to marriage. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 简·爱.
- We had not yet made any allusion to my change of fortune, nor did I know how much of my late history he was acquainted with. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 远大前程.
- She had never before made any allusion to the flowers, and he supposed she had never thought of him as the sender. 伊迪丝·华顿. 纯真年代.
- He made no allusion to the affair, however, until one afternoon a fortnight or so later. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯归来记.
- The allusion brought the colour to her cheek, and it reflected itself in Archer's vivid blush. 伊迪丝·华顿. 纯真年代.
- This allusion was too much for Emmy, who, looking the Major almost fiercely in the face, said, For shame, Major Dobbin! 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷. 名利场.
- Holmes made no further allusion to the matter that day, though he sat lost in thought for a long time after our belated dinner. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯归来记.
- I had some talk with her, and ventured on a delicate allusion to Sir Percival. 威尔基·柯林斯. 白衣女人.
- Mrs. Shelby sighed, and felt a heavy weight on her heart, at this allusion. 哈丽叶特·比切·斯托. 汤姆叔叔的小屋.
- In not one of all my clever replies, my delicate negatives, is there any allusion to making a sacrifice. 简·奥斯汀. 爱玛.
- Your allusions are lost on me sir, said Bulstrode, with white heat; the law has no hold on me either through your agency or any other. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
- Poor pretence as it is, these allusions to her being expected keep up hope within him. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 荒凉山庄.
- We will make no more agitating allusions; we will resume our gossip. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 雪莉.
- She felt it to be the probable consequence of her allusions to Mr. Wickham, and rejoiced in it. 简·奥斯汀. 傲慢与偏见.
- I wish I could break you of that dreadful habit of making such indecent allusions, Harriette! 哈里特·威尔逊. 哈里特·威尔逊回忆录.
- The lady's allusions to her past, and her refusal to take her husband into her confidence, both pointed in that direction. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯归来记.
- I have met with a variety of allusions to it. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 小杜丽.
- The allusions in his letter to the preparations made for the expedition to Central America, all show that the leaders of it know it to be dangerous. 威尔基·柯林斯. 白衣女人.
- There were allusions to some deeds--possibly the more valuable--which I could not find. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯归来记.
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