veil of secrecy/deceit/silence etcformalMYSTERIOUS something that hides the truth about a situation 神秘/虚假/沉默等的面纱 Watson deserves credit for lifting the veil of secrecy surrounding Brenda’s death. 揭开布伦达之死的神秘面纱是华生的功劳。
His pornography was covered by a veil of respectability. 他的色情作品蒙盖着体面的面纱。
veil of secrecy/deceit/silence etc• The client has thrown a veil of secrecy over the development, with contractors reluctant to discuss the project.• Justice can not prevail under a veil of secrecy or behind doors that do not open.• He had apparently recovered from his visit to Johanna, hiding his feelings behind the usual veil of secrecy.
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