| 词汇 | thesaurus_articles_kept-hidden-from-other-people |
| 释义 | kept hidden from other peopleThese words refer to things that are hidden from other people. The most common word for this is secret. The spies had a secret meeting. You have to keep it secret from Mum! There was a secret passage behind the bookcase. Covert is an alternative to secret, especially when talking about military or police actions. The government was accused of covert military operations. The opposite of covert is overt. It was an overt display of aggression. Clandestine is a formal word for secret, especially describing something that is not officially allowed. He arranged a clandestine meeting between his client and the candidate. If information is confidential, it is secret, especially in a formal or business situation, and should not be told to anyone else. All the information you give us will be treated as strictly confidential. Official government information that is secret is described as classified. These documents contain classified information. Innermost or private can be used for thoughts or feelings which someone keeps secret. She never told anyone her innermost thoughts. They kept their views on the subject private. If someone does something in a secret way because they do not want other people to see that action, you could use the adjectives furtive or surreptitious. He kept giving her furtive glances. She took a surreptitious look at her watch. If something is under wraps, it is secret and you are deliberately not telling anyone about it yet. He is doing some research for a new book which is under wraps at the moment. |
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