undercurrent /ˈʌndɚˌkɚrənt/ noun plural undercurrents
plural undercurrents
Learner's definition of UNDERCURRENT
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: a flow of water that moves below the surface of the ocean or a river暗流;潜流 2
: a hidden feeling or tendency that is usually different from the one that is easy to see or understand潜在感觉;潜在倾向 —
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Despite the losing streak, there is an undercurrent of hope within the team.尽管连遭挫败,球队内部还是涌动着一股希望的暗流。
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undercurrents of resentment潜在的不满情绪