英语词汇“allusion”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	allusion
释义	Trends of allusion View usage for: allusion (əluːʒən) Word forms: plural allusions variable noun An allusion is an indirect reference to someone or something. The title is perhaps an allusion to the author's childhood. [+ to] Synonyms: reference, mention, suggestion, hint More Synonyms of allusion allusion in British English (əˈluːʒən) noun 1. the act of alluding 2. a passing reference; oblique or obscure mention Word origin C16: from Late Latin allūsiō, from Latin allūdere to sport with, allude allusion in American English (əˈluʒən; æˈluʒən) noun 1. the act of alluding 2. an indirect reference; casual mention Word origin LL allusio, a playing with < allusus, pp. of alludere: see allude Examples of 'allusion' in a sentence allusion There's only one allusion to it I can think of, in some obscure Renaissance manuscript on the practice of medicine. Pritchard, John NIGHT SISTERS (2001) During the meal, deliberately avoiding any allusion to the Ackroyd affair, I had questioned him on his Western adventures. Gagman, Maurice DOUBTFUL MOTIVES (2001) Was it yet another Poe allusion destined to fly over her head, or under her radar, or wherever it was that such things flew? Laura Lippman IN A STRANGE CITY (2001) Word lists with allusion figure of speech In other languages allusion British English: allusion NOUN An allusion is an indirect reference to someone or something. …an allusion to a famous novelist. American English: allusion Brazilian Portuguese: alusão Chinese: 暗指 European Spanish: alusión French: allusion German: Anspielung Italian: allusione Japanese: ほのめかすこと Korean: 암시 European Portuguese: alusão Latin American Spanish: alusión (noun) in the sense of reference Definition an indirect reference This remark was an allusion to their longstanding hostility. Synonyms reference He summed up his philosophy, with reference to Calvin. mention The statement made no mention of government casualties. suggestion There is absolutely no suggestion of any mainstream political party involvement. hint I'd dropped a hint about having an exhibition of his work. implication The implication was obvious: vote for us or you'll be sorry. innuendo The report was based on rumours and innuendo. intimation I did not have any intimation that he was going to resign. insinuation It isn't right to bring a person down by rumour and insinuation. casual remark indirect reference Additional synonyms in the sense of hint Definition a suggestion given in an indirect or subtle manner I'd dropped a hint about having an exhibition of his work. Synonyms clue, mention, suggestion, implication, indication, reminder, tip-off, pointer, allusion, innuendo, inkling, intimation, insinuation, word to the wise in the sense of implication Definition an act or instance of suggesting, implying, or being implied The implication was obvious: vote for us or you'll be sorry. Synonyms suggestion, hint, inference, meaning, conclusion, significance, presumption, overtone, innuendo, intimation, insinuation, signification in the sense of innuendo Definition an indirect or subtle reference to something rude or unpleasant The report was based on rumours and innuendo. Synonyms insinuation, suggestion, hint, implication, whisper (informal), overtone, intimation, imputation, aspersion Nearby words of allusion allude to allure alluring allusion ally ally yourself with something or someone almanac Synonyms of 'allusion' allusion Explore 'allusion' in the dictionary
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