essay; writing; hidden meaning; method
Meanings
4 senses · 11 examplesnoun
essay; article; short piece of writing
neutralRefers to a complete, relatively short written work, such as those found in newspapers, magazines, or academic journals.
He published an article about environmental protection in the newspaper.
The teacher asked us to write a five-hundred-word essay.
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All the articles in this magazine are very interesting.
noun
writings; works; literature
neutralA general term for written works, including books, essays, and literary compositions.
Lu Xun's writings hold a lofty position in the history of modern Chinese literature.
He was a prolific writer throughout his life, leaving behind a vast trove of valuable works.
noun
hidden meaning; ulterior motive; implied message
informalUsed metaphorically to refer to a deeper, unspoken meaning or intention behind words or actions.
His words sound like praise, but there's a hidden meaning behind them.
Don't just listen to the surface; think about the implied message in his words.
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This matter changed suddenly; there must be an ulterior motive behind it.
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method; room for maneuver; something that can be done
neutralRefers to the method, strategy, or potential for action in a given situation. Often used in the structure '有文章可做' (there is room for maneuver/something that can be done).
We can exploit their conflicts; there's a lot of room for maneuver here.
For this project, we also need to think about the methods for the next strategic phase.
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There's a lot that can be done regarding how to reduce costs.