underword
发音
US
词形变化
underwords
复数
underwords
释义与例句
n.
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1.
A word placed below another, either literally or metaphorically: a subtext; an inadequate or subordinate term or description; a secret word or phrase; a watchword
The soldier hesitated, and seemed to mistrust the party; he raised his lantern, and cast a scrutinising look at them, but an underword and a mysterious look of recognition removed his doubts, and they passed on.
词源
From under- + word.
来源：wiktionary