| 释义 |
al·lu·sion
\əˈlüzhən, aˈ- sometimes əlˈyü- or alˈyü-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Medieval Latin allusion-, allusio, from Late Latin, playing with, from Latin allusus (past participle of alludere to play with, jest, refer to) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at allude
1. obsolete : a figurative or symbolical reference
2. : an implied indication or indirect reference : alluding
< the English habit of understatement, of allusion — D.W.Brogan >
3.
a. : a reference usually by indirection or implication or in passing especially as utilized in literature
< with historical allusions on every page >
< Pope's allusions to Horace >
b. : the use of such reference especially in poetry |