under-current

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT If there is an undercurrent of a feeling, you are hardly aware of the feeling, but it influences the way you think or behave. 潜在 (情感) 倾向
...the strong undercurrent of pro-business sentiment in Congress. …国会中强烈亲商的潜在感情倾向。
2. N-COUNT An undercurrent is a strong current of water that is moving below the surface current and in a different direction to it. 暗流
Karen tried to swim after him but the strong undercurrent swept them apart. 卡伦试图跟在他后面游，但强大的暗流把他们冲开了。