allude
gb/əlˈud/ us/əlˈud/
C1
Anh
~ 8900
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Động từ
formal
C1
action
1
refer to something indirectly
To talk about something without saying it directly, often only in a short or unclear way.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to allude to [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners often confuse "allude" with "elude". "Allude" means to refer indirectly, while "elude" means to escape or avoid. Many learners also say *"allude about"* instead of the correct pattern *"allude to"*. Another confusion is between "allusion" (indirect reference) and "illusion" (something that looks real but is not).
Từ đồng nghĩa
refer (to) (More general and neutral; often used for both direct and indirect mention, while "allude" emphasizes indirectness or brevity.)
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mention (Covers any act of talking about something; "allude" specifically suggests an indirect or brief mention.)
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touch on (Suggests mentioning something quickly or lightly; close in meaning, but "allude" can be even more indirect.)
Từ trái nghĩa
state (Opposite because it means to say something clearly and directly, not indirectly.)
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spell out (Means to explain something very clearly and fully, the opposite of an indirect reference.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
allude to
|allude briefly to
|allude in passing to
|as alluded to above
|explicitly allude to
Chủ đề
communication
|media
|academia
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- In his speech, the mayor alluded to recent budget cuts without giving details.
- The article alludes to earlier research but does not cite it directly.
- She alluded to a famous court case to support her argument.
- Several commentators have alluded to this problem in recent weeks.
- The report briefly alludes to climate change in the final section.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The teacher alluded to the exam, but did not say the date.
- In the meeting, he alluded to a plan for job cuts.
- The book alludes to many old stories.
- She alluded to a mistake in last year’s report.
- The writer alludes to another study in a short note.
Động từ
formal
C1
action
2
hint at something indirectly
To give a hint about something without saying it clearly, often because it is private, uncomfortable, or negative.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to allude to [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may use "allude" when they actually mean "refer" in a neutral way, even when no hint or secrecy is involved. For emotional or secret topics, "allude" or "hint at" is suitable; for open, clear mention, "talk about" or "speak about" is better. Also, learners sometimes think "allude" must be negative; it can also hint at positive things like praise or affection.
Từ đồng nghĩa
hint (at) (Very close in meaning; more common in everyday speech, while "allude" is more formal.)
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imply (Also means to suggest without saying directly; "imply" can feel slightly more logical or argumentative, while "allude" often feels more subtle or coded.)
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suggest (Broader verb; can be direct or indirect, while "allude" specifically focuses on an indirect suggestion.)
Từ trái nghĩa
confess (In contexts of secrets or wrongdoing, the opposite of indirectly hinting is openly admitting.)
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declare (Means to say something in a clear, open way, the opposite of hinting.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
allude darkly to
|allude vaguely to
|allude tactfully to
|allude to problems
|allude to an affair
Chủ đề
relationships
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- During the interview, she alluded to a difficult period in her marriage without giving details.
- The novel alludes darkly to a crime in the character’s past.
- He alluded to possible layoffs, making everyone in the room nervous.
- Commentators have alluded to corruption at the highest levels of government.
- In her email, she alluded vaguely to "personal issues" as the reason for her absence.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He alluded to a secret, but he did not say what it was.
- The news story alluded to a problem inside the company.
- She alluded to a past mistake, and she looked sad.
- The manager alluded to possible job cuts.
- The writer alludes to a hidden problem in the family.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
allude
IPA
GB/əlˈud/
US/əlˈud/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
al - lude (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lude)
Các dạng từ
Verb
- Base: allude
- 3rd Person Singular: alludes
- Present Participle: alluding
- Past: alluded
Họ từ
Forms
alludes
verb
alluding
verb
alluded
verb
Core family
allusion
noun C1
Related words
allusive
adjective
Advanced or less common
allusively
adverb
Cách diễn đạt
allude to
1/əlˈud tə/
fixed phrase
formal
mention something indirectly
To talk about something in an indirect way, without saying it in a clear and direct sentence.
Ví dụ
- In his report, he alluded to earlier studies without naming them.
- The author frequently alludes to classical myths in the novel.
- During the speech, the president alluded to the crisis but did not explain it.
as alluded to above
1/ˈæz əlˈudɪd tə əbˈʌv/
fixed phrase
formal
referring to an earlier indirect mention
Used in writing to remind the reader of something that was mentioned indirectly in an earlier part of the text.
Ví dụ
- As alluded to above, our results are still preliminary and should be treated with caution.
- As alluded to above, further research is needed to confirm these findings.
- Profits have fallen for three quarters in a row, as alluded to above.