adjective🔗Share隐藏性取向的，深柜的。 Not open about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity."He was a closeted gay man at work, afraid of how his colleagues might react if he were open about his sexuality. "他在工作中是个隐藏性取向的男同性恋者，害怕如果公开自己的性取向，同事们会怎么反应。sexattitudesocietyhumanculturepersonbeingmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share隐秘的，不公开的. (by extension) Not open about some aspect of one's identity, tendency or fondness; secret."He was a closeted fan of romance novels, preferring to discuss sports with his friends. "他私底下非常喜欢看言情小说，但在朋友面前却总是聊体育，是个隐秘的言情小说迷。attitudecharacterhumansocietytendencypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share秘密会谈，私下磋商。 To shut away for private discussion."The managers closeted themselves in the conference room to discuss the sensitive personnel issue. "经理们把自己关在会议室里，秘密会谈，讨论那个敏感的人事问题。societyculturecommunicationpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share软禁, 幽禁. To put into a private place for a secret interview or interrogation."The manager closeted the employee suspected of leaking information to the press for an hour-long questioning session. "经理把涉嫌向媒体泄露信息的员工软禁起来，进行了一个小时的盘问。actionpolicegovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share藏匿，幽禁。 To shut up in, or as in, a closet for concealment or confinement."The naughty puppy closeted himself in the pantry, hiding from his owner after chewing a shoe. "那只淘气的小狗把自己藏在食品储藏室里，因为咬了鞋子，所以躲着主人。actionstateconditionhumanmindemotionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share秘密的，隐蔽的 Confined."The student felt closeted in the small, cramped study room. "这个学生觉得待在狭小拥挤的书房里，像被困住了一样。(Zhège xuésheng juéde dài zài xiáxiǎo yōngjǐ de shūfáng lǐ, xiàng bèi kùnzhù le yīyàng.)culturesocietyhumanattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share隐蔽的，受保护的 Sheltered, protected"Because the garden was closeted by a tall brick wall, it remained a peaceful and sunny escape from the busy street. "由于花园被高高的砖墙遮蔽，它仍然是远离繁忙街道的一片宁静阳光的避风港。attitudecharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
