undercurrent
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/ˈʌndərkɜːrənt/
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/ˈʌndəkʌrənt/
A hidden feeling or force that affects a situation without being obvious.
There was an undercurrent of tension in the room during the meeting.
在会议期间,房间里有一种紧张的暗流。