1530s, "mock," from Middle French alluder or directly from Latin alludere "to play, sport, joke, jest," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + ludere "to play" (see ludicrous). Meaning "make an indirect reference, point in passing" is from 1570s. Related: Alluded; alluding.
权威例句
1. Many passages in Scripture allude to this concept .
圣经中有许多经文间接地提到这样的概念。
2. He did not even allude to his brother's engagement to Mary.
他兄弟与玛丽订婚的事他只字未提.
3. In your remarks you allude to certain sinister development.
你在讲话中暗示某种不祥的事要发生.
4. Besides, It'struck him as a little absurd to allude to the matter.
况且, 他突然觉得提这事有点荒唐.
5. You mustn't allude to his baby's death when you meet John.