connote
verb [ T ] formal uk/kəˈnəʊt/ us/kəˈnoʊt/
令人想起……的内涵意义、隐含意义、联想意义
If a word, object, or situation connotes something, it makes you think of a feeling or an idea that is more than its basic meaning.
To me, chocolate connotes pleasure and indulgence. 对我来说，巧克力意味着快乐和放纵。
The number 8 connotes prosperity in Chinese. 数字8在中国意味着繁荣。
See: connotation
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- To most people, the name connotes surprise, enigma, and even creativity.
- The word "warrior" connotes honour and bravery as well as fierceness in battle.
- Inclusion of a word in a dictionary does not connote approval.