connotation
co
ˌkɑ
kaa
nno
ta
ˈteɪ
tei
tion
ʃən
shēn
British pronunciation
/ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/

“connotation”的英语定义和含义

Connotation
01

an idea, feeling, or meaning that is implied, suggested, or associated with a word or expression beyond its literal definition

example
例子
" Home " has connotations of warmth and security.
The word " cheap " has negative connotations.
02

the information needed to determine what an expression refers to

example
例子
Understanding the connotation of " he " in the sentence requires knowing who is being spoken about.
Interpreting poetry relies heavily on connotation.
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