undertone

'ʌndәtәun

n. a quiet or hushed tone of voice
n. a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
n. a pale or subdued color

n. 低音, 浅色, 小声

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under- 表示“在下面、低于”，而 tone 意为“音调、语气”。结合起来，undertone 可以理解为“低音调”或“潜在的语气”。

例句

1. The artist used a warm undertone in her painting to create a feeling of comfort.

这位艺术家在她的画作中使用了温暖的底色，以营造一种舒适感。

2. There was an undertone of sadness in his voice when he spoke about the past.

当他谈论过去时，他的声音中透出一丝悲伤的底色。

3. The movie had an undertone of humor, even in serious moments.

这部电影即使在严肃的时刻也有幽默的底色。