单词 | overt |
释义 | overt (oʊvɜːʳt ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] An overt action or attitude is done or shown in an open and obvious way. His recent productions have been beautifully crafted works with little overt political content. Although there is no overt hostility, Black and White students do not mix much. Synonyms: open, obvious, plain, public overtly adverb [usually ADVERB adjective] He's written a few overtly political lyrics over the years. Collocations: overt display First, the easy stuff - overt displays of the surprising joy of cohabitation in springtime. Times, Sunday Times However, mindful of their unpopularity, bankers are shunning overt displays of wealth. Times, Sunday Times This includes public intoxication, immodest dress and overt displays of affection. Times,Sunday Times Nobody could accuse these men of overt displays of vanity. Times, Sunday Times He uses no schmaltzy soundtrack, no overt displays of emotion, no flashbacks to the bliss of youthful love. Times, Sunday Times The overt prejudice was considerable - she was barred from some meetings - but she was twice elected to the parliamentary press gallery committee. Times, Sunday Times But he says that he has seldom endured overt prejudice during his time in football. Times, Sunday Times The series was notable for its racial humor and overt prejudices which helped redefine the genre of black situation comedy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 公开的 Japanese: 明白な |
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