underlying meaning

“underlying meaning”意思是“潜在意义；深层含义”。其中，“underlying”是形容词，有“潜在的、根本的、在下面的”意思，它强调隐藏在表面之下、需要通过分析或挖掘才能发现的意义。

When reading a poem, it's crucial to look beyond the literal words and try to understand the underlying meaning.

在阅读一首诗时，关键是要透过字面意思去理解其深层含义。

His words seemed simple on the surface, but there was an underlying meaning that hinted at his dissatisfaction.

他的话表面上看起来很简单，但有一种潜在的意思暗示了他的不满。

The traditional customs of a country have an underlying meaning that reflects the values and beliefs of its people.

一个国家的传统习俗有一种潜在意义，它反映了该国人民的价值观和信仰。