Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #9831
connotation
内涵，隐含意义
核心释义
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
- 1.
词语或短语所暗示或隐含的意义,区别于字面意义；亦指词语、短语或其使用语境所具有的特征。
A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.
- 2.
确定表达的指代所需的知识
what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression
- 3.
术语所蕴含的属性或属性集合,与外延相对。
The attribute or aggregate of attributes connoted by a term, contrasted with denotation.
- 4.
隐含或暗示的想法
an idea that is implied or suggested
词语或短语所暗示或隐含的意义,区别于字面意义；亦指词语、短语或其使用语境所具有的特征。；确定表达的指代所需的知识；术语所蕴含的属性或属性集合,与外延相对。；隐含或暗示的想法；含蓄
用法In use
The word "home" often has a positive connotation of warmth and security.
用法提示：显示“connotation”指词语附加的情感联想。
His remark carried a negative connotation that offended many people.
用法提示：展示“connotation”在语境中的隐含意思。
In advertising, certain colors are chosen for their cultural connotations.
用法提示：说明“connotation”指文化上的联想意义。
have a connotation of sth
The word 'snake' often has a negative connotation.
“蛇”这个词通常带有负面含义。
carry a connotation that clause
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- negative connotation
- 负面含义
- The word 'snake' has a negative connotation.蛇这个词带有负面含义。
- positive connotation
- 正面含义
- The color white has a positive connotation in many cultures.白色在许多文化中有正面含义。
- cultural connotation
- 文化内涵
- This symbol has a deep cultural connotation.这个符号有深厚的文化内涵。
- have a connotation
- 有某种含义
- The word 'home' has a warm connotation.家这个词有温馨的含义。
- carry a connotation
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
Connotation = con（共同）+ notation（记号），即词语的‘共同记号’——隐含之意。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：文学分析、语义讨论、日常交流 该词多为中性，常用于正式或学术场合，但在日常语言中也可使用，多数情况下不带有强烈的正式或非正式色彩。
语法说明Grammar Note
常与of连用，表示'…的内涵'
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All words end with '-ation' and are stressed on the same syllable with /eɪʃən/, making them true rhymes. Words like 'denotation' and 'annotation' are lookalikes with different prefixes but the same pronunciation pattern.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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