allusion

n.

暗指，间接提到；影射；典故；

复数：allusions

in allusion to针对；引喻

1. I was mentioned in the meeting by an allusion.
   我在会议上被暗指。
2. The allusion served as a timely reminder to Darnay.
   这暗示即刻提醒了代尔那。

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