| 释义 |
under·towBrE /ˈʌndətəʊ/ NAmE /ˈʌndərtoʊ/ noun [usually sing. ]a current in the sea or ocean that moves in the opposite direction to the water near the surface 潜流◆ The children were carried out to sea by the strong undertow . 强大的潜流把孩子们卷到海里去了。~ (of sth )a feeling or quality that influences people in a particular situation even though they may not really be aware of it 潜在的倾向（或特质）；感染力 |