英语词汇“connotation”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

When you're talking about the implied subtext of words rather than their literal meaning, reach for the noun connotation. A political boss might not want to be called "boss" because of the negative connotations.

From the Latin com- "with" + notare "to mark," this word is all about reading between the lines. The literal meaning (or denotation) of Wall Street, for instance, is "a street in lower Manhattan that's home to many financial institutions," but the same phrase's connotations may include "wealth," "power," or "greed," depending on your experiences and opinions. A closely related word is implication.

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connotation / denotation

A connotation is the feeling a word invokes. But take note! A denotation is what the word literally says. If these words were on a trip, connotation would be the baggage, and denotation would be the traveler.

A connotation is the baggage a word or idea drags around. The word "baggage" often has a negative connotation. If you say someone has baggage, unless they're at the airport, you mean the person is lugging around some drama. Some words, like "awesome birthday cake," have a positive connotation. Here are some other examples:

"Long before the Christian era, people celebrated the winter equinox. Let's remove religious connotations and call it the winter equinox break." (Washington Post)

"I kind of hate that word 'collector' because it has such a financial investment connotation." ( Los Angeles Times)

"Bryan has instead always opted for baseball caps, a fashion item that carries few connotations other than a sense of casualness and youth." (The Guardian)

Denotation is literally the word for a word! It's the literal meaning of a word, a gesture, or any mark, without emotion. No strings attached. The root of denotation means, "make a note of." Let's make a note of these examples:

"In fact, the 'Parks and Recreation' alum said he didn't know the word's medical denotation." (Los Angeles Times)

"Mr. McDougall gave a strange charge to a gesture that, in Baroque dance, probably has a simple denotation." ( New York Times)

People love to read between the lines, so connotation is more popular, but it's often held up against its more rigid friend denotation.

WORD FAMILY

connotation: connotational, connotations+/connotative: connotatively/connote: connotation, connotative, connoted, connotes, connoting

USAGE EXAMPLES

And yet now the word’s connotations are exclusively negative.

The Guardian(Dec 30, 2016)

Firing a manager carries inescapable connotations, none of which anyone involved would really wish to be levelled at Bradley.

The Guardian(Dec 28, 2016)

She said she received a message stating her request was ineligible as it “may carry connotations offensive to good taste and decency.”

Washington Times(Dec 28, 2016)

1n an idea that is implied or suggested

Hyper

meaning, substance

the idea that is intended

2n what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression

Syn|Hyper

intension

import, meaning, significance, signification

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

单词	connotation
释义	connotation (once / 7949 pages) n When you're talking about the implied subtext of words rather than their literal meaning, reach for the noun connotation. A political boss might not want to be called "boss" because of the negative connotations. From the Latin com- "with" + notare "to mark," this word is all about reading between the lines. The literal meaning (or denotation) of Wall Street, for instance, is "a street in lower Manhattan that's home to many financial institutions," but the same phrase's connotations may include "wealth," "power," or "greed," depending on your experiences and opinions. A closely related word is implication. CHOOSE YOUR WORDS connotation / denotation A connotation is the feeling a word invokes. But take note! A denotation is what the word literally says. If these words were on a trip, connotation would be the baggage, and denotation would be the traveler. A connotation is the baggage a word or idea drags around. The word "baggage" often has a negative connotation. If you say someone has baggage, unless they're at the airport, you mean the person is lugging around some drama. Some words, like "awesome birthday cake," have a positive connotation. Here are some other examples: "Long before the Christian era, people celebrated the winter equinox. Let's remove religious connotations and call it the winter equinox break." (Washington Post) "I kind of hate that word 'collector' because it has such a financial investment connotation." ( Los Angeles Times) "Bryan has instead always opted for baseball caps, a fashion item that carries few connotations other than a sense of casualness and youth." (The Guardian) Denotation is literally the word for a word! It's the literal meaning of a word, a gesture, or any mark, without emotion. No strings attached. The root of denotation means, "make a note of." Let's make a note of these examples: "In fact, the 'Parks and Recreation' alum said he didn't know the word's medical denotation." (Los Angeles Times) "Mr. McDougall gave a strange charge to a gesture that, in Baroque dance, probably has a simple denotation." ( New York Times) People love to read between the lines, so connotation is more popular, but it's often held up against its more rigid friend denotation. WORD FAMILY connotation: connotational, connotations+/connotative: connotatively/connote: connotation, connotative, connoted, connotes, connoting USAGE EXAMPLES And yet now the word’s connotations are exclusively negative. The Guardian(Dec 30, 2016) Firing a manager carries inescapable connotations, none of which anyone involved would really wish to be levelled at Bradley. The Guardian(Dec 28, 2016) She said she received a message stating her request was ineligible as it “may carry connotations offensive to good taste and decency.” Washington Times(Dec 28, 2016) 1n an idea that is implied or suggested Hyper meaning, substance the idea that is intended 2n what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression Syn\|Hyper intension import, meaning, significance, signification the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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