innuendo: [17] An innuendo was originally a hint given with a ‘nod’ or a wink. The word is a derivative of Latin innuere ‘signal to by means of a nod’, a compound verb formed from in- ‘towards’ and nuere ‘nod’. The ablative case of its gerund, innuendō ‘by nodding’, was used in medieval legal documents as the equivalent of ‘that is to say, i.e’. In particular, it introduced the derogatory meaning claimed by the plaintiff in a libel case to be contained in or implied by a statement, and this formed the basis for its metaphorical transference to any ‘oblique derogatory implication’.
innuendo (n.)
1670s, "oblique hint, indiscreet suggestion," usually a deprecatory one, from Latin innuendo "by meaning, pointing to," literally "giving a nod to," ablative of gerund of innuere "to mean, signify," literally "to nod to," from in- "at" + nuere "to nod" (see numinous). Originally a legal phrase (1560s) from Medieval Latin, with the sense of "to wit." It often introduced the derogatory meaning alleged in libel cases, which influenced its broader meaning. As a verb, from 1706.
innuendo 英文释义
1. an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
innuendo 双语例句
1. The report was based on rumours, speculation, and innuendo.
这份报告建立在谣言、臆断和含沙射影的基础之上。
来自辞典例句
2. The dialogue was all filth and innuendo.
这段对话全是下流的言辞和影射。
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3. Mark told by innuendo that the opposing team would lose the game.
马克暗讽地说敌队会在比赛中输掉.
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4. Madge Wildfire was not so absolutely void of common sense as not to understand this innuendo.
玛吉·野火的常识不会欠缺到领会不了这个暗示.
来自辞典例句
5. Yan Jing Ke suspected Prince an excuse to delay repeatedly urged innuendo.
燕太子怀疑荆轲借故拖延,多次暗讽催促.
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innuendo 实用场景例句
innuendoes about her private life
对她私生活含沙射影的指责
牛津词典
The song is full of sexual innuendo.
那首歌充满了性的暗示。
牛津词典
The report was based on rumours, speculation, and innuendo.
这份报告建立在谣言、臆断和含沙射影的基础之上。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
...magazines which are full of sexual innuendo.
充满性暗示的杂志
柯林斯高阶英语词典
In a society where manners mean discipline, innuendo is the preferred method of sexual engagement.
在这个社会里礼仪意味着纪律, 对于性接触,经常使用的方法是隐晦.
期刊摘选
Yan Jing Ke suspected Prince an excuse to delay repeatedly urged innuendo.
燕太子怀疑荆轲借故拖延,多次暗讽催促.
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If you attack him by innuendo, you will be sued for libel.
如果你对他含沙射影, 你将被控告为诽谤罪.
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He has been subjected to a campaign of innuendo in the press.
他一直受到新闻界指桑骂槐的影射.
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Madge Wildfire was not so absolutely void of common sense as not to understand this innuendo.
玛吉·野火的常识不会欠缺到领会不了这个暗示.
辞典例句
Echo [ shouting in ecstasy, well aware of the sexual innuendo ]: " Come with me! "
厄科 感觉到他性的暗示, 极度喜悦叫到: “ 过来! ”
期刊摘选
An apparently innocent statement may be defamatoried if it contains an innuendo.
如果一种明显无知的陈述含有诽谤性言词的话可能成为诽谤.
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Journalists know that I like to say only the true without any innuendo.
媒体的朋友都知道我喜欢表达我内心最真实的想法,而不会含沙射影的说任何东西.
期刊摘选
Mark told by innuendo that the opposing team would lose the game.
马克暗讽地说敌队会在比赛中输掉.
辞典例句
The report was based on rumours, speculation, and innuendo.
