insinuate

🇺🇸 /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/
빈도
난이도
태그 TOP20000
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.

소문은 그녀가 그 일에 적합하지 않다는 것을 암시했다.

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.

그는 친구인 척하며 그룹에 침투했다.

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.

그녀는 좁은 공간에 손을 넣어 아이템을 회수하려 했다.

translation

v. 암시하다, 침투하다, 교묘하게 끼우다

어형 변화

3rd Present insinuates
Past insinuated
Perfect insinuated
Progressive insinuating