allusively
allusively — 副詞
1. using hints or suggestions to bring a person, thing, or idea to mind without sta
暗示地
不直接說出而間接提及
using hints or suggestions to bring a person, thing, or idea to mind without stating it openly or directly.
The film critic allusively linked the director's latest movie to a classic European novel without ever naming it.
那位影評人暗示性地將導演的新片和一部經典歐洲小說連結起來，卻始終沒有點名。
allusively linked [something] to [something] — pattern for indirect comparison
During the press conference, the minister spoke allusively about budget cuts, describing 'tough choices ahead'.
在記者會上，部長影射性地談到預算刪減，形容「未來有艱難的抉擇」。
verb of communication + allusively — speaking without stating directly
The poet's memoir allusively describes her childhood in wartime, leaving readers to fill in the details.
那位詩人的回憶錄含蓄地描述她的戰時童年，讓讀者自行填補細節。
Osei allusively wrote about the lawsuit, mentioning 'a media company with questions to answer'.
Osei 暗示性地寫到那樁訴訟，提到「一家有待回答問題的媒體公司」。
- obliquely
emphasises an indirect, often deliberately unclear angle rather than a hint
- implicitly
stronger implication — the meaning is contained in what is said, not hinted at from outside
- indirectly
broader and more neutral; does not carry the literary/clever connotation of 'allusively'
- explicitly
stating something in full, clear terms with no need for inference
- directly
naming the subject plainly without hint or suggestion
文法句型
allusively + verb of speaking/writing
用法筆記
Commonly paired with verbs such as speak, refer, write, describe, or mention. Frequent in literary criticism and political commentary.
常見錯誤
allusively — 形容詞
- allusivelypositive
- more allusivelycomparative
- most allusivelysuperlative
1. containing or making use of indirect references that point toward something or s
暗示的
含有間接指涉的
containing or making use of indirect references that point toward something or someone without saying it outright.
The article was so allusive that only readers familiar with Greek mythology could follow its full meaning.
那篇文章充滿暗示，只有熟悉希臘神話的讀者才能完全理解其含義。
so allusive that — result clause showing degree
During the meeting, the director's allusive comments about the management reshuffle left staff guessing who would be promoted.
會議期間，主管關於管理層改組的影射性言論讓員工猜測誰會獲得升遷。
allusive comments about [topic] — typical noun phrase pattern
Park's painting uses allusive imagery borrowed from Renaissance religious art.
朴先生的畫作使用了借鑒自文藝復興宗教藝術的暗示性意象。
The playwright's allusive dialogue constantly nods to Shakespeare, rewarding audience members who catch the echoes.
那位劇作家的暗示性對白不斷向莎士比亞致敬，讓聽出呼應的觀眾感到滿足。
- suggestive
broader — can imply anything that brings something to mind, not necessarily through indirect reference
- evocative
strong emotional or sensory dimension; 'allusive' is more intellectual
- implicit
the meaning is contained in the statement itself, not hinted at from outside
文法句型
allusive + noun (style, reference, remark, language)
用法筆記
Attributive use (before a noun) is more common than predicative ('the style is allusive'). Often describes texts, remarks, art, or references.