It is almost impossible at times to capture the _________ of words when we translate them into a foreign language.
- A. Implications
- B. Meanings
- C. Denotations
- D. Connotations
Explanation
Connotations are the associated shades of meaning and emotional suggestions carried by words, which are often difficult to preserve in translation. Denotation is the direct dictionary meaning and is usually easier to translate exactly.
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