Word · Frequency #21220
insinuate
暗示；暗讽
核心释义
to hint at something, usually something bad, without saying it directly
- 1.
暗示；隐晦地提及(通常指坏事),避免直接说明。
To hint; to suggest tacitly (usually something bad) while avoiding a direct statement.
- 2.
讨好；以巧妙、狡猾或机敏的手段获得接近或引入。
To ingratiate; to obtain access to or introduce something by subtle, cunning or artful means.
钻营；渐渐渗入；暗示；隐晦地提及(通常指坏事),避免直接说明。；讨好；以巧妙、狡猾或机敏的手段获得接近或引入。；巴结；暗示
用法In use
She insinuated that I had cheated on the test, which was completely untrue.
用法提示：这里'insinuated'表示‘暗示’，通过间接方式表达负面含义。
He managed to insinuate himself into the inner circle of the company by flattering key executives.
用法提示：这里'insinuate himself into'表示‘使自己逐渐进入’，带有巴结、钻营的意味。
The article insinuates that the politician accepted bribes without providing any direct evidence.
用法提示：这里'insinuates'表示‘影射、暗示’，常用于表达没有明确证据的指控。
insinuate that + clause
常用于表达间接的指责或怀疑。
He insinuated that she was lying.
他暗示她在撒谎。
insinuate oneself into + noun phrase
指通过巧妙手段使自己被接纳。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- insinuate that
- 暗示；隐晦地指出（通常指坏事）
- Are you insinuating that I am not telling the truth?你是在暗示我没说实话吗？
- insinuate oneself into
- 巧妙进入；钻营挤入（某群体或职位）
- She insinuated herself into the committee by flattering its members.她靠奉承委员们设法钻进了委员会。
- insinuate itself into
- （念头、情绪等）渐渐在…中产生
- A feeling of mistrust insinuated itself into our relationship.一种不信任感逐渐侵入了我们的关系。
- insinuate doubt
- 暗示怀疑；使人产生疑虑
- The lawyer insinuated doubt about the witness's story.律师暗示对证人的说法表示怀疑。
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
词中藏着sin(坏事)和u(你)：把“坏事”暗暗送给你，不明讲，只暗示、暗讽。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：formal writing、literary narrative、political/legal commentary、speeches insinuate 通常用于正式或书面语境，既可指隐晦地暗示（常为负面信息），也可指以巧妙手段接近或讨好他人；口语中较少见，多带负面色彩。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
这些词都与 insinuate 的拼写或发音有相似点，但并不都与它押韵。insinuate 读 /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/，重音在第二音节；列出的 -uate 动词虽共享末尾非重读的 /-ueɪt/，但重音位置和 -uate 前的辅音不同，因此不是严格押韵。注意形近词：continue /kənˈtɪnjuː/ 末尾读 /-juː/，不是 /-jueɪt/；intimate 作形容词时读 /ˈɪntɪmət/，作动词时才读 /ˈɪntɪmeɪt/。
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