The poem contained several allusions to classical mythology.
这首诗包含了几个对古典神话的暗指。
The title of the movie is an allusion to a famous fairy tale.
这部电影的片名暗指一个著名的童话故事。
Her speech included an allusion to Martin Luther King Jr.
她的演讲中引用了马丁·路德·金的典故。
Readers who know Greek myths will catch the allusion.
熟悉希腊神话的读者会看出这个典故。
Choose the best synonym for the word “allusion”:
B — hint. “allusion” means n. Indirect reference; hint
In literature, an allusion is often used to __________ a deeper meaning by referencing another work or historical event.
A — hint at. “allusion” means n. Indirect reference; hint
allusion — n. Indirect reference; hint. In Chinese: 暗指，影射.
allusion is pronounced /əˈluːʒn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: al · lu · sion.
“allusion” means Indirect reference; hint. Examples: (1) The poem contained several allusions to classical mythology. (2) The title of the movie is an allusion to a famous fairy tale. (3) Her speech included an allusion to Martin Luther King Jr. (4) Readers who know Greek myths will catch the allusion.
hint, reference, implication — all close in meaning to allusion (n. Indirect reference; hint).
Yes. allusion appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.
ad-(towards) + lus (play, mock, lud) + ion → allusion, an indirect reference (a roundabout way of speaking).