n. 暗示, 暗讽

[法] 暗指, 暗示, 暗讽

Insinuation \In*sin"u*a`tion\, n. [L. insinuatio: cf. F.
insinuation.]
1. The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or
flowing in.

By a soft insinuation mix'd
With earth's large mass. --Crashaw.

2. The act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by
gentle or artful means; -- formerly used in a good sense,
as of friendly influence or interposition. --Sir H.
Wotton.

I hope through the insinuation of Lord Scarborough
to keep them here till further orders. --Lady
Cowper.

3. The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing
manner.

He bad a natural insinuation and address which made
him acceptable in the best company. --Clarendon.

4. That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion or
intimation by distant allusion; as, slander may be
conveyed by insinuations.

I scorn your coarse insinuation. --Cowper.

Syn: Hint; intimation; suggestion. See {Innuendo}.