implication overtone idea not expressed in words beyond the actual words having a meaning beyond the mere words
Implicit in his speech was the assumption that they were guilty.
他话语中的言外之意是设定他们有罪。
—— 给力词典精选The implication is that this battery lasts twice as long as other batteries.
言外之意是,这种电池的寿命是其他品牌电池的两倍。
—— 柯林斯例句He gave a long account of his troubles, with the implication that he needed financial aid.
他摆了一大堆困难, 言外之意是需要补助。
—— 给力词典精选Only by reading between the lines can one follow the unsparing analysis beneath the imperturbable surface.
只有从字里行间体会言外之意,读者才能理解在不动声色的表面底下隐藏着的毫不留情的分析。
—— 辞典例句I gather by what you have not said that he´s an unmitigated scoundrel.
听你的言外之意,他是个不折不扣的恶棍。
—— 辞典例句