| 单词 | family skeleton |
| 释义 | > as lemmasfamily skeleton family skeleton n. a discreditable or shameful fact that a family wishes to keep secret; also in extended use; cf. skeleton n. 1b. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > secrecy, concealment > [noun] > something concealed, a secret > unfortunate secret atalantis1709 a skeleton in the closet1845 family skeleton1850 skeleton1936 the mind > attention and judgement > contempt > disrepute > disgrace or dishonour > [noun] > cause of disgrace > secret a skeleton in the closet1845 family skeleton1850 1850 W. M. Thackeray Pendennis II. xxi. 208 That ugly closet..in which, according to the proverb, the family skeleton is locked up. 1961 Guardian 23 Mar. 9/2 Family skeletons are being brought out of the German cupboard. 2004 Montana 54 4/2 My investigation into Gustav's career revealed..a family skeleton. < as lemmas |
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