Subtext Meaning in English
word
ˈsəbˌtɛkst
SUB-tekst
sˈʌbtɛkst
SUB-tekst
释义
The hidden or underlying meaning in a conversation, story, or work of art that is not stated directly but is implied.
用法与细微差别
Used in both formal analysis and everyday speech, especially in literature and film. Look for 'subtext' when something seems to carry an extra, hidden meaning. Don't confuse it with 'context' (background situation) or 'text' (the actual words).
Spanish: subtextoPortuguese (BR): subtextoPortuguese (PT): subtextoChinese (Simplified): 潜台词Chinese (Traditional): 潛臺詞Hindi: अंतर्निहित संदेशArabic: النص الضمنيBengali: অন্তর্লিখিত অর্থ - অন্তঃস্থ বক্তব্যRussian: подтекстJapanese: サブテキスト - 行間の意味Vietnamese: ẩn ý - tầng nghĩa ẩnKorean: 숨은 의미 - 암시Turkish: altta yatan anlam - üstü kapalı anlamUrdu: پوشیدہ مطلب - درپردہ معنیIndonesian: makna tersirat - makna tersembunyi
例句
You have to read between the lines to catch the subtext of his speech.
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The subtext of her words was that she was unhappy.
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In this movie, the real story is in the subtext.
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Writers often use subtext to communicate deeper meanings.
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If you pay attention to the subtext, you’ll see they were actually arguing.
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There’s a lot of romantic subtext in that novel.
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