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undercurrent

/uhn-der-kur-uhnt, -kuhr-/US // ˈʌn dərˌkɜr ənt, -ˌkʌr- //UK // (ˈʌndəˌkʌrənt) //

暗流涌动,暗流,暗涌,暗流汹涌

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a tendency underlying or at variance with the obvious or superficial significance of words, actions, etc.: Even in his friendliest remarks, one could sense an undercurrent of hostility.
    • : a current, as of air or water, that flows below the upper currents or surface.

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Examples

  • Even the most aggressive prosecution of some of the militia groups’ members won’t stamp out the extremist undercurrents which span dozens of loosely organized groups that mainly converge online.

  • In the trailer to the new live-action film, de Vil once again embodies this undercurrent of madness.

  • An undercurrent running through opposition to his nomination was Becerra’s leadership in recent years of a coalition of Democratic attorneys general fighting to preserve the ACA.

  • A good example of that runs as an undercurrent through this article.

  • That’s not a small consolation, especially considering there has been an undercurrent of worry here in Florida about whether Brady and Arians are meshing.

  • His voice is quiet, melodic, and often tinged with an undercurrent of mirth.

  • The religious undercurrent in soccer runs especially deep in World Cup years.

  • “There is a serious undercurrent here,” said Gardner, between sips from her tumbler.

  • The uproar shed light on the undercurrent of suspicion and distrust between the Obama and Clinton camps.

  • This may account for the sociological undercurrent of his work.

  • All through the sad duties of the next four days Felipe was conscious of the undercurrent of this premonition.

  • "You are singularly concerned in this man's life," said he, an odious undercurrent of meaning in his voice.

  • To tell you the truth, I have never put that undercurrent of consciousness into words until to-night.

  • He was a fizzle and a stick, he knew it, he knew nothing else, and there is an undercurrent of bitterness in him.

  • Jane discovered in Sophy and in Frances an undercurrent of positive affection that set from her child to her.