subtexts

英

美 [ˈsʌbˌtɛksts]

n.  字面背后的意思; 潜台词; 潜在原因
subtext的复数

柯林斯词典

• N-VAR 字里行间的意思;潜台词;潜在主题
  Thesubtextis the implied message or subject of something that is said or written.
  1. Europe's divisions are the subtext of a new movie thriller called Zentropa.
     新上映的惊悚电影《欧罗巴》背后的潜台词是欧洲的分裂。

双语例句

• What were the subtexts of this venerable tale?
  这部古老的童话所暗含的意义是什么呢？
• While you might get distracted by the intricate plots of drama series, talk shows offer a chance to practice your listening and understanding of humor and the subtexts of the English language.
  当你有可能会被电视剧集中错综复杂的剧情搞得心烦意乱时，脱口秀提供了一个可以训练听力，并学习理解英文中所蕴含的幽默及潜台词的机会。