skeleton
英 ['skelɪt(ə)n]美['skɛlɪtn]
- n. 骨架,骨骼;纲要;骨瘦如柴的人
- adj. 骨骼的;骨瘦如柴的;概略的
词组搭配
skeleton in the cupboard
(美 skeleton in the closet)a discreditable or embarrassing fact that someone wishes to keep secret
(美)不可告人的丑事
skeleton in (one's) closet
A source of shame or disgrace, as in a family, that is kept secret.
家丑:被隐藏起来的羞耻或丢脸的原始资料,例如一家庭内