read between the lines

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly. idiomatic
    — If you read between the lines a little, you will realize that he has deeper motives.

词形变化

reads between the lines present,singular,third-person reading between the lines participle,present read between the lines participle,past read between the lines past

词源

Probably from glosses and commentaries which were written between the lines and provided the reader with additional information not explicitly stated in the text.
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