to insinuate
01
ほのめかす, 暗示する
to suggest something in an indirect manner
Transitive: to insinuate sth | to insinuate that
例
During the discussion, she insinuated that her colleague was taking credit for her ideas without directly accusing him.
議論の最中、彼女は同僚が自分のアイデアの功績を直接非難せずに取っているとほのめかした。
The politician strategically insinuated a connection between his opponent and a controversial business deal, casting doubt on the opponent's integrity.
その政治家は戦略的に、対戦者と物議を醸すビジネス取引との間のつながりをほのめかし、対戦者の誠実さに疑問を投げかけた。
02
ほのめかす, そっと入れる
to gradually move oneself or a thing into a particular place or position by elusive manipulation
Transitive: to insinuate sth into a situation or position | to insinuate oneself into a situation or position
例
The politician insinuated her agenda into the committee's discussions without directly addressing it.
その政治家は、直接言及することなく委員会の議論に自分のアジェンダを忍び込ませた。
The salesman insinuated his product into the customer's consideration by highlighting its benefits.
セールスマンはその利点を強調することで、彼の製品を顧客の考慮に忍び込ませた。
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