Insinuate



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 暗指, 暗示
• ［英］ v. 暗指, 暗示 ( to hint or suggest indirectly; imply)
• ［记］ in ( 进入) +sinu ( 弯曲) +ate -> 绕弯说出来 -> 暗指
• ［同］ 同根词: sinuous ( 弯弯曲曲的)

Webster Collegiate

verb (-ated; -ating)

• Etymology: Latin insinuatus, past participle of insinuare, from in- + sinuare to bend, curve, from sinus curve
• Date: 1529
• transitive verb
  • 1.
    • a. to introduce (as an idea) gradually or in a subtle, indirect, or covert way <insinuate doubts into a trusting mind>
    • b. to impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way ; imply <I resent what you're insinuating>
  • 2. to introduce (as oneself) by stealthy, smooth, or artful means
• intransitive verb
  • 1. archaic to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly ; creep
  • 2. archaic to ingratiate oneself
• Synonyms: see introduce, suggest
• ? insinuative adjective
• ? insinuator noun

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