backstairs的意思

backstairs

英式音标['bæk'stɛrz]
美式英标['bæksteəz]

基本解释

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).

实用例句

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

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.

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.

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

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