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closeted

/ˈklɑzətɪd/ /ˈklɒzətɪd/

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adjective

隐藏性取向的，深柜的。

Not open about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity.

Examples :

"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。

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adjective

隐秘的，不公开的.

(by extension) Not open about some aspect of one's identity, tendency or fondness; secret.

Examples :

"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。

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verb

秘密会谈，私下磋商。

To shut away for private discussion.

Examples :

"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。

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verb

软禁, 幽禁.

To put into a private place for a secret interview or interrogation.

Examples :

"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。

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verb

藏匿，幽禁。

To shut up in, or as in, a closet for concealment or confinement.

Examples :

"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。

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adjective

秘密的，隐蔽的

Examples :

"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.)

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adjective

隐蔽的，受保护的

Sheltered, protected

Examples :

"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。

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