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单词 secretive
释义 se·cre·tive
\in senses 1 & 2: ˈsēkrə̇d.iv, -ə̇tiv; sə̇ˈkrēd.]iv, sēˈ-, -ˈkrēt], ]ēv also ]əv; in sense 3:  ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: back-formation from secretiveness
1. : disposed to secrecy : given to concealment of one's activities or purposes : preferring privacy
 < the king was a secretive child, and showed little of his mind — Edith Sitwell >
2. : indicating or betokening a disposition to secrecy
 < his blue eyes were guarded and secretive — Katherine A. Porter >
3. [secret- + -ive] : secretory
Synonyms: see silent
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