skeleton
英['skelɪt(ə)n]
美['skɛlɪtn]
- n. 骨架，骨骼；纲要；骨瘦如柴的人
- adj. 骨骼的；骨瘦如柴的；概略的
词组搭配
skeleton in the cupboard
(美 skeleton in the closet)a discreditable or embarrassing fact that someone wishes to keep secret
(美)不可告人的丑事
skeleton in (one's) closet
A source of shame or disgrace, as in a family, that is kept secret.
家丑：被隐藏起来的羞耻或丢脸的原始资料，例如一家庭内