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backstair

/ˈbæk.steər/

翻译: 过时的形容词,指秘密的、不诚实的或在幕后暗中进行的,常用于政治或社会语境。

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adjective

/ˈbæk.steər/C2formalbritishpolitical已废弃
  • zh过时的形容词,指秘密的、不诚实的或在幕后暗中进行的,常用于政治或社会语境。

An old-fashioned adjective describing something secret, underhanded, or done in a clandestine manner, often in a political or social context.

  1. Secret and underhandedC2formal

    Involving secret, sly, or sordid methods; not open or honest.

    zh秘密而卑鄙

    • The politician used backstair tactics to gain influence.
    • Their backstair dealings were eventually exposed by the press.
    • He was known for his backstair maneuvers in corporate negotiations.

    同义词clandestinecovertcraftycunningdeviousfurtiveinsidioussecretslysurreptitiousunderhanded

    反义词aboveboardfrankhonestopenstraightforward