a skeleton in the cupboard

n.

  1. 不为人知的家丑

网络词典

a skeleton in the cupboard

英 ˈskeɪ.toʊl 美 ˈskeɪ.toʊl
名词 中文翻译:Unknown
同义词: ['skeleton', 'hidden danger', 'potential risk']

例句:

  1. 1. The company's financial problems were a skeleton in the cupboard, waiting to be uncovered.
    公司的财务问题是一个隐藏的隐患,等待被揭露。
  2. 2. The old house had many hidden dangers that needed to be addressed.
    这所老房子有许多潜在的危险需要解决。
  3. 3. It was a potential risk for her to work with such a controversial project.
    与这样一个有争议的项目合作对她来说是一个潜在的风险。