Word · Frequency #34726
allusive
/əˈluːsiv/
adjective
引喻的；含典故的；暗示的
核心释义
Containing or using allusions; making indirect references or hints.
- 1.
包含或使用典故(间接提及或暗示)的。
that contains or makes use of allusions (indirect references or hints)
包含或使用典故(间接提及或暗示)的。；暗指的；引用典故的
用法In use
His speech was filled with allusive references to classical literature.
用法提示：句中 allusive 作定语修饰 references，表示这些引用是暗指性的。
The poet's allusive style requires readers to have a broad cultural background.
用法提示：句中 allusive 作定语修饰 style，说明风格特点为暗指。
Her allusive comments about the scandal were noticed by everyone.
用法提示：句中 allusive 作定语修饰 comments，表示评论是暗指性的。
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
通常后接介词to表示暗指或引用典故
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