dog whistle
US /ˈdɔːɡ ˌwɪs.əl/
UK /ˈdɔːɡ ˌwɪs.əl/
名词
1.
狗哨
a high-pitched whistle used to call or train dogs, inaudible to the human ear but audible to dogs
示例:
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He used a dog whistle to get his pet's attention.
他用狗哨来吸引宠物的注意。
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The trainer blew the dog whistle, and the dog immediately sat down.
训练员吹响了狗哨，狗立刻坐了下来。
2.
隐晦信息, 暗语
a coded message or phrase communicated to a specific group of people without being understood by others outside the group
示例:
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The politician's speech contained several dog whistles aimed at his base.
这位政治家的演讲中包含了几处针对其支持者的隐晦信息。
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The advertisement used a subtle dog whistle to appeal to a specific demographic.
这则广告巧妙地使用了隐晦信息来吸引特定的受众。
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