connotation
US /ˌkɑː.nəˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɑː.nəˈteɪ.ʃən/
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内涵, 言外之意
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
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The word 'home' has a warm connotation.
“家”这个词有温暖的内涵。
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The term 'politician' often carries negative connotations.
“政客”这个词常常带有负面含义。