Connotation Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

connotation

noun

快速理解

What does "Connotation" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Connotation"?

指一個詞或短語除字面意義外,所隱含或聯想到的情感、想法或文化意義。

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    情感聯想

    EN: An emotional or cultural association suggested by a word, beyond its literal meaning.

    翻譯: 一個詞語在字面意義之外,所引發的情感或文化聯想。

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    隱含意義

    EN: An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its primary meaning.

    翻譯: 一個詞語在其主要意義之外,所喚起的想法或感受。

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    社會文化意涵

    EN: The implied social or cultural meaning attached to a word or expression.

    翻譯: 附著於一個詞語或表達方式上,隱含的社會或文化意義。

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    次要含義

    EN: A secondary, often subjective, meaning that accompanies the primary definition.

    翻譯: 伴隨主要定義而來的次要、常帶主觀性的含義。

小提醒:注意:connotation(隱含意義、聯想)與 denotation(字面意義、本義)是相對的概念。例如『家』的 denotation 是『居住的地方』,但其 connotation 可能包含『溫暖、安全、歸屬感』。

發音(How to Pronounce "Connotation" in English

How to pronounce "Connotation" in English?"Connotation" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Connotation" from YouTube Videos

Erin McKean: The joy of lexicography

TED

any time you touch a word, you use it in a new context, you give it a new connotation, you verb it, you make the mobile move.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Connotation"?How does "Connotation" change by context?

1. an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning

一個詞語除了字面或主要意義之外,所引發的聯想或感覺

The word 'home' has connotations of warmth, safety, and family.

「家」這個詞帶有溫暖、安全和家庭的聯想。

The term 'cheap' often has negative connotations of poor quality.

「便宜」這個詞常帶有品質低劣的負面聯想。

2. the implied or emotional meaning of a word, as opposed to its dictionary definition

一個詞語隱含的或情感上的意義,與其字典定義相對

In literature, authors carefully choose words for their specific connotations.

在文學中,作者會仔細挑選具有特定情感意義的詞語。

The political speech was full of words with patriotic connotations.

那場政治演講充滿了帶有愛國情感意義的詞語。

3. a secondary meaning or implication that is culturally or personally associated with a word

與一個詞語在文化上或個人層面上相關聯的次要意義或暗示

The color white has different cultural connotations; in some places it symbolizes purity, in others, mourning.

白色在不同的文化中有不同的聯想意義;在某些地方象徵純潔,在另一些地方則象徵哀悼。

For him, the old song carried personal connotations of his childhood summers.

對他來說,那首老歌帶有他童年夏天的個人聯想。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Connotation"?How to make natural sentences with "Connotation"?
PatternMeaningExample
connotation + of + noun phrase...的含義/聯想The word "home" has a warm connotation of family and safety. (「家」這個詞帶有家庭與安全的溫暖聯想。)
adjective + connotation帶有...的含義/聯想The term carries a negative connotation in modern usage. (這個詞在現代用法中帶有負面含義。)
have/take on + a + adjective + connotation具有/帶上...的含義Over time, the symbol took on a political connotation. (隨著時間推移,這個符號帶上了政治含義。)
beyond the literal meaning, the connotation is...除了字面意思,其隱含意義是...Beyond the literal meaning, the connotation is one of distrust. (除了字面意思,其隱含意義是不信任。)

用法說明

How is "Connotation" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Connotation"?

connotation of doing vs connotation to do

  • 名詞 "connotation" 本身不直接接動詞,但討論其意義時,常會搭配 "of + 動名詞" 來描述某個行為或事物所帶有的聯想。
  • 在表達「帶有...的含義/聯想」時,使用 "connotation of (something)" 的結構,其中 (something) 可以是名詞或動名詞片語。
  • 有時在解釋時,會使用不定詞 "to be" 來定義其聯想性質,例如 "has a connotation to be...",但這較不常見,且語意上與 "of" 結構略有不同。
  • "connotation of doing" 強調的是「進行某個行為」這件事所附帶的聯想;而 "connotation to be" 則偏向「被認為是某種狀態」的聯想。

對比範例: EN: The word has a connotation of being outdated. 翻譯: 這個詞帶有「過時」的含義。

EN:Some people feel it has a connotation to be inferior.

翻譯:有些人覺得它帶有「次等」的聯想。

總結建議

討論 "connotation" 時,最自然且常見的結構是使用 "connotation of + 名詞/動名詞" 來表達其附帶的聯想意義。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Connotation" and similar words?How to choose "Connotation" vs alternatives?

connotation vs denotation

「connotation」指字詞引發的情感或聯想意義,而「denotation」指字詞的字面或字典定義。

connotation vs implication

「connotation」是字詞本身固有的聯想意義;「implication」是從陳述或情況中推斷出的可能結果或含義。

connotation vs nuance

「connotation」是字詞的聯想意義;「nuance」是意義、顏色或感覺上的細微差別。

口語用法

How is "Connotation" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Connotation"?

引述

在對話中,當你引述或轉述他人對某個詞的看法時,常會用到這個字。 EN: When he said "ambitious," I think he meant it with a positive connotation. 翻譯: 當他說「有野心」時,我認為他指的是正面的含義。

EN:She used the word "cheap," but the connotation was more about value than poor quality.

翻譯:她用了「便宜」這個詞,但其中的含義更側重於物超所值,而非品質低劣。

語氣強調

用來強調某個詞語帶有特定的情感色彩或隱含意義,而非字面意思。 EN: That's not just a house—it has connotations of home and family for me. 翻譯: 那不僅僅是一棟房子——對我來說,它帶有「家」和「家庭」的意味。

EN:Be careful with the word "propaganda"; it carries a very negative connotation nowadays.

翻譯:使用「宣傳」這個詞要小心;它在當今帶有非常負面的意涵。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時,用來暫時填充對話的停頓,通常結構為「the connotation is...」或「it has this connotation of...」。 EN: The place felt... I don't know, it had this connotation of mystery and old secrets. 翻譯: 那個地方感覺… 怎麼說呢,它帶有一種神秘和古老秘密的意味。

EN:His tone was off—the connotation, I guess, was one of sarcasm rather than praise.

翻譯:他的語氣不對——其中的含義,我猜是諷刺而非讚美。

正式寫作注意:在正式寫作或學術文章中,應避免將 "connotation" 用於上述口語填充或過於鬆散的結構。建議使用更精確的表述,如 "implies"、"suggests"、"carries the implication of" 或 "is associated with",並提供具體的上下文分析。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Connotation"?What fixed phrases with "Connotation" should I remember?

positive connotation

adjective + connotation

正面含義

negative connotation

adjective + connotation

負面含義

carry a connotation

verb + a connotation

帶有某種含義

cultural connotation

adjective + connotation

文化含義

rich in connotation

adjective phrase + connotation

含義豐富

different connotation

adjective + connotation

不同的含義

strong connotation

adjective + connotation

強烈的含義

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Connotation"?Which "Connotation" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×The connotation of this word is positive.

This word has a positive connotation.

雖然語法上沒有錯誤,但母語者更常將 'connotation' 作為主詞,使用 'has a ... connotation' 的結構來描述詞語的內涵意義。原句聽起來較不自然。

×I don't like the connotation meaning of that word.

I don't like the connotation of that word.

'Connotation' 本身即指「內涵意義」或「聯想意義」,後面不需要再加 'meaning',否則會造成語意重複。

×What is the connotation between these two words?

What is the difference in connotation between these two words?

詢問兩個詞的「內涵意義」時,通常是在比較其差異,因此需要明確指出是 'difference in connotation'。原句語意不清,可能被誤解為詢問兩個詞之間的關聯。

×This advertisement uses connotation to sell the product.

This advertisement uses positive connotations to sell the product.

'Connotation' 作為可數名詞,通常需要冠詞 (a/the) 或修飾語 (positive/negative/cultural) 來具體說明是哪一種內涵意義。單獨使用 'connotation' 過於模糊。

×The denotation is the dictionary meaning, and the connotation is the feeling meaning.

The denotation is the literal or dictionary meaning, while the connotation is the associated emotional or cultural meaning.

在解釋 'denotation'(外延意義/字面意義)與 'connotation'(內涵意義)的對比時,應使用更精確的學術或標準描述。'feeling meaning' 過於口語化且不準確,因為 connotation 不僅包含情感,還包含文化、社會等聯想。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Connotation"?What are tense/participle forms of "Connotation"?