clandestine

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托福GRE Collins 1

s. conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

a. 偷偷摸摸的
[法] 秘密的, 暗中的

Collins 星级

14,415

BNC 频率

11,864

使用频率

clandestine 由词根 clan-（隐蔽）和后缀 -destine（命运、注定）构成，整体意为“隐蔽的、秘密的”。

例句

1. The group held a clandestine meeting in the basement to discuss their plans.

这个小组在地下室秘密召开会议讨论他们的计划。

2. She received clandestine messages from her friend while they were in different countries.

她在和朋友身处不同国家时收到了秘密的信息。

3. The organization was known for its clandestine operations around the world.

这个组织以其全球范围内的秘密行动而闻名。