overtones pl.signs of an emotion or attitude that is not expressed directly〔情感或态度〕含蓄的表示，暗示，弦外之音;⇒undertone: [+ of ]•There were overtones of anger in his voice.他的语气里含着怒意。racial / sexual etc overtones•football songs with violent overtones带有暴力意味的足球歌曲political / religious overtones ( = having a connection to politics or religion that is not directly expressed )政治/宗教含义•The decision may have political overtones.这一决定可能带有政治含义。 |