subliminal
UK/sʌb'liminl/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Below the threshold of conscious perception; affecting the mind without one's awareness.
潜意识的，阈下的，不被察觉地影响思维的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsub- (below) + limin (threshold) + -al (relating to) = 'below the threshold' — specifically of conscious awareness. A subliminal message is pitched just under the line where you'd consciously notice it, so it influences you without your knowing.
Root limen still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.subliminal message潜意识信息
- 2.subliminal advertising潜意识广告
- 3.subliminal influence潜移默化的影响
- 4.subliminal perception阈下感知
Example Sentences
- 1.
The ad was accused of using subliminal messages.
- 2.
There was a subliminal hint of menace in his voice.