allude
含义: To make an indirect or passing reference to something without mentioning it explicitly, often expecting the listener or reader to understand the implication.
Allude is frequently confused with 'refer,' but the distinction matters: to allude is to hint at something indirectly, whereas to refer is to mention it directly. One alludes to a scandal without naming it, or alludes to a literary work through echoed phrasing. The construction 'allude to' is standard. It is common in literary criticism, political reporting, and academic writing where subtlety and indirectness are the point.
例句
- The prime minister alluded to the possibility of early elections without making any firm commitment. 首相暗示了提前选举的可能性,但未做出任何明确承诺。El primer ministro aludió a la posibilidad de elecciones anticipadas sin hacer ningún compromiso firme.首相は総選挙の前倒しの可能性をほのめかしたが、確約はしなかった。총리는 조기 총선의 가능성을 암시했지만 확고한 약속은 하지 않았다.
- The novel alludes repeatedly to Greek mythology, particularly the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. 该小说反复暗引希腊神话,尤其是奥尔菲斯与欧律狄刻的故事。La novela alude repetidamente a la mitología griega, en particular a la historia de Orfeo y Eurídice.この小説はギリシア神話、とりわけオルフェウスとエウリュディケの物語に繰り返しほのめかしている。이 소설은 그리스 신화, 특히 오르페우스와 에우리디케의 이야기를 반복적으로 암시하고 있다.
- She alluded to difficulties in her personal life but declined to elaborate further during the interview. 她暗示了个人生活中的困难,但在采访中拒绝进一步详述。Aludió a dificultades en su vida personal, pero se negó a dar más detalles durante la entrevista.彼女は私生活の困難をほのめかしたが、インタビュー中それ以上の詳細を語ることは拒んだ。그녀는 개인적인 어려움을 넌지시 언급했지만 인터뷰 중 더 이상 자세히 말하는 것은 거부했다.
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用法指南
语境: academic, literary, journalism
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Latin alludere (to play with, jest at), from ad- (to, at) + ludere (to play). The English sense of indirect reference developed in the 16th century, moving away from the original playful connotation.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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