insinuate
🇺🇸
/ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/
🇬🇧
/ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/
verb
R
To hint or imply something, especially something negative, without saying it directly.
The gossip insinuated that she was not qualified for the job.
ゴシップは、彼女がその仕事に適していなかったことを示唆した。
R
To gradually work your way into a position or situation, especially in a sly or cunning manner.
He insinuated himself into the group, pretending to be a friend.
彼は友達を装って、グループに巧妙に潜り込んだ。
R
To insert or move something subtly or carefully into a particular position.
She insinuated her hand into the narrow space to retrieve the item.
彼女はその手を狭い空間に忍ばせ、アイテムを取り戻そうとしました。
translation
暗示する, 潜入する, 巧妙に挿入する
語形変化
3rd Present
insinuates
Past
insinuated
Perfect
insinuated
Progressive
insinuating