| 单词 | undercurrent |
| 释义 | undercurrent (ʌndəʳkʌrənt , -kɜːr- ) Word forms: undercurrents 1. countable noun If there is an undercurrent of a feeling, you are hardly aware of the feeling, but it influences the way you think or behave. We have become quite accustomed to an undercurrent of criticism of our large grocery chains. [+ of] 2. countable noun An undercurrent is a strong current of water that is moving below the surface current and in a different direction to it. Colin tried to swim after him but the strong undercurrent swept them apart. Synonyms: undertow, tideway, riptide, rip Collocations: dark undercurrent The series' background accurately reflected the precarious condition of many small businesses of the era and added a dark undercurrent to the comedy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was a moving performance awash with dark undercurrents. Times, Sunday Times Despite its dark undercurrents and bleak setting, the film manages to be very funny and even life-affirming overall. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Dark undercurrents rose to the top. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The calm surface of the music giving way to darker undercurrents, signifying the conscience of the lead protagonist and the themes of morality, fate, resignation, and free will. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There is a strong undercurrent in our society of people feeling troubled by where the world has taken us. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Violence was again seen to be a strong undercurrent in American society. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century (1994) They were swiftly dragged under by the bay's strong undercurrent and began to struggle. Times, Sunday Times (2008) For many people, there is just a really strong undercurrent of anxiety that runs through their life. Times, Sunday Times (2012) A strong undercurrent pulled him out to sea. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Translations: Chinese: 潜在…倾向情感, 暗流情感 Japanese: 心の底, 底流 |
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