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单词 under the rose
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under the rose

archaic In secret; sub rosa.Attendees understood that whatever was said under the rose - or sub rosa - had to remain a secret....
  • In ancient times a rose was attached to the ceiling of council chambers as an indication that everybody present was sworn to secrecy, sub rosa - under the rose.
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