insinuate

US /ɪnˈsɪn.ju.eɪt/
UK /ɪnˈsɪn.ju.eɪt/
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1.

暗示, 影射

suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way

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Are you insinuating that I'm lying?
你是在暗示我在撒谎吗？
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He insinuated that she was not trustworthy.
他暗示她不值得信任。
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hintsuggestimplyalludeintimate
2.

钻营, 巧妙地进入

(of a person) maneuver oneself into a favorable position by subtle moves

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He managed to insinuate himself into the boss's good graces.
他设法钻营到老板的青睐。
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The politician tried to insinuate himself into the public's trust.
这位政客试图钻营以获得公众的信任。
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worm one's wayingratiate oneselfmaneuverintrudeinfiltrate