言外之意 meaning in English
implication; idea not expressed in words; beyond the actual words; having a meaning beyond the mere words; implied meaning; insinuation; sth. beyond the literal words; subaudition; the insinuation behind one's words; the meaning between the lines; what is actually meant 短语和例子
Examples
- In every remark he found a meaning .
别人说的每句话，他都能找出点言外之意来。 - I gather by what you have not said that he's an unmitigated scoundrel .
听你的言外之意，他是个不折不扣的恶棍。 - He gave a long account of his troubles , with the implication that he needed financial aid .
他摆了一大堆困难，言外之意是需要补助。 - A burning blush upon the girl's face showed that she understood the old man's allusion .
热辣辣的红晕涌上了少女的脸颊，这说明她知道老人的言外之意。 - Only by reading between the lines can one follow the unsparing analysis beneath the imperturbable surface .
只有从字里行间体会言外之意，读者才能理解在不动声色的表面底下隐藏着的毫不留情的分析。