单词 | closet |
释义 | closet —closet /ˈklɒz.ɪt/ aep /ˈklɑː.zɪt/ adjective [before noun] ► F0 describes a belief, activity, or feeling that is kept secret from the public, usually because you are frightened of the results of it becoming known: » a closet alcoholic/homosexual» Dole portrayed the president in campaign speeches as a 'closet liberal'.Thesaurus+: ↑Secrecy and privacynoun [C] MAINLY US ► A2 a cupboard or a small room with a door, used for storing things, especially clothes: » a bedroom/linen/storage closetThesaurus+: ↑Furniture for storageverb [T usually passive] ↑Verb Endings for closet ► F0 to put yourself in a place, especially a closed space, and stay there: » Two weeks before my exams I closeted myself (away) in my room with my books and I didn't speak to anyone.» The president is closeted with (= having a private meeting with) his advisers.Thesaurus+: ↑Closing and blocking |
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