denotation
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/ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃn/
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/ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃn/
the direct meaning of a word, not including any feelings or ideas that people may connect with it
The denotation of 'snake' is simply a long, legless reptile, without any negative meanings.
'snake'的指称意义仅仅是一种长而无腿的爬行动物,不带有任何负面含义。