释义 |
overtone I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun Etymology: over (III) + tone, n.; translation of German oberton 1. : one of the constituent higher tones that, with the fundamental, comprise a musical tone : harmonic 1a 2. : the color of the light reflected (as by a paint or varnish film) 3. : a secondary or accompanying effect, quality, or meaning usually of subtle or elusive character : implication, suggestion < fairy tales with overtones … meant only for the sophisticated — John Lehmann > < a delicate … fantasy with profoundly philosophical overtones — John Martin > < an overtone, an aftertaste, a flavor that lingers in the mind — Rumer Godden > II. transitive verb Etymology: over (I) + tone, v. 1. : to dominate or drown (a subordinate or discordant tone) with a stronger tone 2. : to color or produce color effects in by overshadowing the original tone |