undercurrent
n
1 currentof water flowing below the surface or below another current 潜流; 暗流
strong, fierce, fast, dangerous, etc undercurrents 强劲的、 激烈的、 湍急的、 危险的...潜流.
2 ~ (of sth) (fig 比喻) underlying feeling or influence or trend, esp one opposite to the apparent one潜在的感情、 影响或倾向(尤指与其表象相反的)
Therewas an undercurrent of resentment in their acceptance of the plan. 他们接受该计画时心怀不满.
🗣️ 情景例句
You may well say so.
你可以这么说。
Our stock of this commodity is limited, please place your order without delay.
我方此类商品的存货有限,请尽快订货。
A lot of people can't tell the difference between an American accent and a Canadian accent.