单词 | code word |
释义 | code wordˈcode word noun [countable] 1a word or phrase that has a different meaning than what it seems to mean, used to communicate something secretly2a word or expression that you use instead of a more direct one, used when you want to avoid shocking or upsetting someone: code word for The fact is, “Japan bashing” is a phrase that’s become a code word for racism. |
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