insinuate

🇺🇸 /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/
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標籤 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.

流言蜚語暗示她不適合這份工作。

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.

他巧妙地混入了那個群體,假裝是朋友。

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.

她將手巧妙地伸進狹窄的空間去取回物品。

translation

v. 暗示, 巧妙進入, 巧妙插入

詞形變化

3rd Present insinuates
Past insinuated
Perfect insinuated
Progressive insinuating