insinuatein•sin•u•ate /ɪn'sɪnjʊeɪt/

vt

1. 暗示(不愉快之事)，暗讽

• He insinuated that his roommate had stolen his money. 他含沙射影地说他的室友偷了他的钱。

2. 逐渐而巧妙地赢得(好感、信任等)

• insinuate oneself into sb.'s favour 逐渐赢得某人的欢心