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suggestive

🇬🇧 UK/sə'dʒestɪv/🇺🇸 US/sә'dʒestiv/
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Definitions

adj.

Tending to hint at or imply something; often implying something sexual or improper.

暗示的,含沙射影的;带有性暗示的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
subunder, below
+
gestcarry, bear, perform
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
=suggestive

Common Collocations

  • 1.suggestive remark带有暗示的言论
  • 2.suggestive gesture暗示性的举动
  • 3.suggestive of something暗示某事
  • 4.suggestive content含有性暗示的内容

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His suggestive remarks made several colleagues feel uncomfortable during the meeting.

  • 2.

    The painting's suggestive imagery sparked debate among art critics.

  • 3.

    She gave him a suggestive smile before walking out of the room.

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