| 单词 | secretive |
| 释义 | secretive (siːkrətɪv , sɪkriːt- ) adjective B2 If you are secretive, you like to have secrets and to keep your knowledge, feelings, or intentions hidden. Billionaires are usually fairly secretive about the exact amount that they're worth. [+ about] ...the secretive world of spying. Synonyms: reticent, reserved, withdrawn, close secretively adverb [ADVERB after verb] B2 ...a banknote handed over secretively in the entrance to a building. secretiveness uncountable noun He was evasive, to the point of secretiveness. Collocations: secretive nature With adolescence's onslaught his secretive nature had acquired an underhanded, calculating feel. Times, Sunday Times And the report found the secretive nature of the migration policy-making has left voters feeling betrayed and hostile towards politicians. The Sun She has my focus and artistic side, intellectualises about a lot of things and has a bit of a secretive nature too. Times, Sunday Times Unfortunately, this typically peaceful and secretive nature has not mitigated the species' decline. The Times Literary Supplement The master of ambiguity in his political life, he has confessed that his secretive nature disturbs people. Times, Sunday Times This programme doesn't judge as it lifts the curtain on the secretive world of seances and readings. The Sun (2015) The secretive world of wild mushrooms is in uproar after the publication of an online map disclosing the best spots for finding fungi. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The jury at Southwark crown court was offered a rare glimpse into the secretive world of bankers' pay packages. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Translations: Chinese: 藏而不露的 Japanese: 秘密主義の |
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