overtone
US
UK overtone n: figurative ([sth] suggested or implied)
SC 暗示 àn shì
TC 暗示
TC 暗示
SC 弦外之音 àn shì，xián wài zhī yīn
SC 言外之意 àn shì，yán wài zhī yì
The children's story had subtle, political overtones.
overtone n: (acoustical frequency)
SC 泛音 fàn yīn