denotation
US /ˌdiː.noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdiː.nəʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
名词
外延意义, 字面意义
the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests
示例:
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The word 'home' has a denotation of a place where one lives.
“家”这个词的外延意义是人们居住的地方。
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Unlike its connotation, the denotation of 'snake' is simply a legless reptile.
与它的内涵不同，“蛇”的外延意义仅仅是一种无腿爬行动物。