Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #9831
connotation
内涵，隐含意义
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
- 1.
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.
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。
- 2.
what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression
确定表达的指代所需的知识
- 3.
The attribute or aggregate of attributes connoted by a term, contrasted with denotation.
术语所蕴含的属性或属性集合,与外延相对。
- 4.
an idea that is implied or suggested
隐含或暗示的想法
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
In use
The word "home" often has a positive connotation of warmth and security.
His remark carried a negative connotation that offended many people.
In advertising, certain colors are chosen for their cultural connotations.
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
The term 'home' carries a connotation that it is a place of comfort.
“家”这个词带有舒适之地的含义。
Common mistakes
This word connotates something negative.
Connections
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
- 带有含义
- The word 'thrifty' carries a connotation of careful spending.节俭这个词带有谨慎消费的含义。
- acquire a connotation
Learner notes
Memory Tip
Connotation = con（共同）+ notation（记号），即词语的‘共同记号’——隐含之意。
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。
Grammar Note
常与of连用，表示'…的内涵'
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.
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。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, OCTANOVE, WIKTIONARY.