| 单词 | fig leaf |
| 释义 | fig leaf Word forms: fig leaves 1. countable noun A fig leaf is a large leaf which comes from the fig tree. A fig leaf is sometimes used in painting and sculpture to cover the genitals of a naked body. 2. countable noun People sometimes refer disapprovingly to something which is intended to hide or prevent an embarrassing situation as a fig leaf. [journalism, disapproval] This deal is little more than a fig leaf for the continued destruction of the landscape. |
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