This is distinct from denotation, which is more like the dictionary definition of a word.

这与外延不同，外延更像是单词的字典。

So the connotations are different, even though the denotations are similar.

所以这些词的内涵不同，尽管它们的字面相似。

There are no hidden implications, no images, nothing beyond the denotation of each word.

没有隐藏的，没有图像，没有超出每个单词的。

So the distinction between " sense" and " reference" here is comparable to that between " connotation" and " denotation."

因而，“涵” 与 “指称” 的区别类似 “内涵” 与 “外延” 的区别。

This is where teachers of English might helpfully note the difference between denotation (dictionary meaning) and connotation (associations that may not be part of a formal definition).

这就是英语教师可能会注到外延(字典)和隐(可能不是正式的一部分的联系)之间的区别的地方。

For example, the denotation of human is any person such as John and Mary, and its connotation is " biped." " featherless, " " rational, " etc.

例如，人的外延是任何人，如约翰和玛丽；内涵是 “两足动物”“无羽毛的”“有理性的” 等。

Each word has its own potential for connotation and denotation, and when writers rub one word against the other, they are often rewarded with a sudden insight, an unexpected clarification.

每个词都有其自身的内涵和外延潜力，当作家将一个词与另一个词摩擦时，他们通常会获得突然的洞察力和想不到的澄清。

This is where teachers of English might helpfully note, the difference between denotation dictionary meaning and connotation associations that may not be part of a formal definition In Britain benefits carry a strong connotation For many people.

这里英语教师可能会指出，指称（字典）与内涵（联想）之间的区别， 后者可能不包在正式中。 在英国，福利一词对许多人来说有着强烈的内涵。