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    subtext

    US /ˈsʌbˌtɛkst/

    ・

    UK /ˈsʌbtekst/

    B1
    n.NounHidden meaning in a text or situation
    Try to understand the subtext to learn what the author's message is

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    3 Jokes That Make People Instantly Like You

    10:543 Jokes That Make People Instantly Like You
    • An important side note is that when we're breaking down a joke, the literal words are less important than the subtext, because the subtext is often opposite to what someone is literally saying.

      An important side note is that when we're breaking down a joke, the literal words are less important than the subtext, because the subtext is often opposite to what someone is literally saying.

    • but we all understand the subtext to be that Ellen was nothing like Malala at age 18.

      but we all understand the subtext to be that Ellen was nothing like Malala at age 18.

    B1

    Why Is It Impossible To Make Another Good Jurassic Movie?

    09:50Why Is It Impossible To Make Another Good Jurassic Movie?
    • There's subtext and nuance around these ideas, and, by the movie's own marketing, it's a lot easier to focus on the hot guy riding a dirt bike.

      There's subtext and nuance around these ideas, and, by the movie's own marketing, it's a lot easier to focus on the hot guy riding a dirt bike.

    • There's subtext and nuance around these ideas,

      There's subtext and nuance around these ideas,

    B1

    Design, machine learning, and creativity (Google I/O '18)

    35:42Design, machine learning, and creativity (Google I/O '18)
    • And we would take that question, understand that the subtext is like, I'm getting to know what you are and what your capabilities are.

      And we would take that question, understand that the subtext is like, I'm getting to know what you are and what your capabilities are.

    • But in our case, we ended up with something a little more playful and a little more addressing the subtext, which is of the school of whoever smelted delted, which we said, you can blame me if you want.

      But in our case, we ended up with something a little more playful and a little more addressing the subtext, which is of the school of whoever smelted delted, which we said, you can blame me if you want.

    A2

    Trump takes aim at MAGA supporters calling for release of Epstein documents | DW News

    04:11Trump takes aim at MAGA supporters calling for release of Epstein documents | DW News
    • And I think the subtext there is a message to his supporters: if you are not satisfied by the steps that the president has taken, then perhaps you yourself are a radical left lunatic or a troublemaker and not, in fact, MAGA.

      And I think the subtext there is a message to his supporters: if you are not satisfied by the steps that the president has taken, then perhaps you yourself are a radical left lunatic or a troublemaker and not, in fact, MAGA.

    • And I think the subtext there is a message to his supporters.

      And I think the subtext there is a message to his supporters.

    B2

    50 Shades of Sasha Grey: How She Got into Porn & More

    11:3750 Shades of Sasha Grey: How She Got into Porn & More
    • And it was all in the subtext, like, I'm going to be really fucking disappointed if you fuck up and do something stupid and make the wrong mistakes.

      And it was all in the subtext, like, I'm going to be really fucking disappointed if you fuck up and do something stupid and make the wrong mistakes.

    • And it was all in the subtext, like, I'm going to be really

      And it was all in the subtext, like, I'm going to be really

    A2

    #阿湯哥 終於得到奧斯卡PART2|阿湯哥不只是拍電影,他就是電影!《#鳥人》導演太會講,聽著聽著就哭了|【爆米花看電影】25-11-17

    12:12#阿湯哥 終於得到奧斯卡PART2|阿湯哥不只是拍電影,他就是電影!《#鳥人》導演太會講,聽著聽著就哭了|【爆米花看電影】25-11-17
    • In Cameron's Craw, Jerry Maguire, he mastered the subtext.

      In Cameron's Craw, Jerry Maguire, he mastered the subtext.

    • In Cameroon's Crow, Jerry Maguire, he mastered the subtext.

      In Cameroon's Crow, Jerry Maguire, he mastered the subtext.

    B1

    Is Christianity Secretly Gay?

    27:43Is Christianity Secretly Gay?
    • And so what Fuentes is articulating, um, he, you know, he's articulating the emotional subtext that patriarchal men feel but never articulate, that I feel safer with men.

      And so what Fuentes is articulating, um, he, you know, he's articulating the emotional subtext that patriarchal men feel but never articulate, that I feel safer with men.

    • And so what Fuentes is articulating, he's articulating the emotional subtext that patriarchal men feel, but

      And so what Fuentes is articulating, he's articulating the emotional subtext that patriarchal men feel, but

    B1

    How Marlon Brando Changed Acting

    09:58How Marlon Brando Changed Acting
    • Brando is cycling through so many emotions here, each with its own subtext.

      Brando is cycling through so many emotions here, each with its own subtext.

    • Brando is cycling through so many emotions here, each with its own subtext.

      Brando is cycling through so many emotions here, each with its own subtext.

    B1

    (Eng/Chi Sub) Brian Tseng 曾博恩 On Why Taiwanese Don't Shake Hands - Stand-Up, Asia! Season 4 FULL SET

    07:51(Eng/Chi Sub) Brian Tseng 曾博恩 On Why Taiwanese Don't Shake Hands - Stand-Up, Asia! Season 4 FULL SET
    • Subtext, "I want to hop on your back." I was like, "Okay, okay.

      Subtext, "I want to hop on your back." I was like, "Okay, okay.

    • Subtext: "I wanna hop on your back."

      Subtext: "I wanna hop on your back."

    B1

    The Psychology of Why Some People Cry Easily

    06:55The Psychology of Why Some People Cry Easily
    • These individuals often notice tone changes, emotional subtext, and meaning that others miss entirely.

      These individuals often notice tone changes, emotional subtext, and meaning that others miss entirely.

    • These individuals often notice tone changes, emotional subtext and meaning that others miss entirely.

      These individuals often notice tone changes, emotional subtext and meaning that others miss entirely.

    B1