overtone

名詞

1. 1

   言外之意、弦外之音、暗示常用複數

   His speech had clear political overtones that worried the audience.

   他的演講帶有明顯的政治意味，令聽眾感到不安。

2. 2

   泛音、陪音音樂

   The bell produced a rich set of overtones that lingered in the hall.

   那座鐘發出豐富的泛音，在大廳裡久久不散。