To express in an obscure or veiled way; to cover up (an idea, meaning, etc.) under, in, etc. (Formerly sometimes with up: cf. wrap, v. 5b.)
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释义 | society > leisure > the arts > literature > style of language or writing > obscurity > make obscure [verb (transitive)] > express vaguely or inexplicitly (2) couch1563 To express in an obscure or veiled way; to cover up (an idea, meaning, etc.) under, in, etc. (Formerly sometimes with up: cf. wrap, v. 5b.) to put too fine a point on (also upon)1852 figurative to put too fine a point on (also upon): to express with unnecessary delicacy, to mince words (only in negative contexts). |
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