insinuate
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/ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/
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/ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/
To hint or imply something, especially something negative, without saying it directly.
The gossip insinuated that she was not qualified for the job.
流言蜚語暗示她不適合這份工作。
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.
他巧妙地混入了那個群體,假裝是朋友。
To insert or move something subtly or carefully into a particular position.
She insinuated her hand into the narrow space to retrieve the item.
她將手巧妙地伸進狹窄的空間去取回物品。