underneath
preposition, adverb /ˌʌndəˈniːθ/
/ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
- under or below something else, especially when it is hidden or covered by the thing on top
在…底下;隐藏(或掩盖)在下面 - The coin rolled underneath the piano.
硬币滚到了钢琴底下。 - This jacket's too big, even with a sweater underneath.
即使里面穿一件毛衣,这件外套也太大了。
- The coin rolled underneath the piano.
- used to talk about somebody’s real feelings or character, as opposed to the way they seem to be
(指真实的感情或性格)在…表象之下 - Underneath her cool exterior she was really very frightened.
她外表冷静,其实内心十分害怕。 - He seems bad-tempered, but he's very soft-hearted underneath.
他表面脾气暴躁,实则菩萨心肠。
- Underneath her cool exterior she was really very frightened.
词源Old English underneothan; compare with beneath.