backstairs

英 ['bæksteəz] 美 ['bæk'stɛrz]
  • adj. 诡秘的,秘密的
  • n. 厨房门;后面楼梯

英文词源


backstairs
"stairs at the back of a structure," 1650s, from back (adj.) + stairs (see stair). Figurative use is attested earlier (1640s).

双语例句


1. backstairs deals between politicians
政客之间的幕后交易

来自《权威词典》

2. Some of us backstairs crowd thought he was callous about Missy.
我们当中的一些仆人认为,他对米丝太无情.

来自辞典例句

3. He has got the post, but he got it by backstairs influence.
他得到了那个职位, 但他是用不正当的手段得到的.

来自互联网

4. They padded down the backstairs.
他们沿着后面楼梯走下来.

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