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skeleton /ˈskelɪtn/► SEE ALLa skeleton crew/staff/servicea skeleton in the cupboard/closet ●a skeleton ˈcrew/ˈstaff/ˈservicethe minimum number of staff necessary to run an organization or service 最基本人员/服务◆At weekends we have a skeleton staff to deal with emergencies. 周末的时候我们只留下少量人员以应付紧急事件。●a skeleton in the ˈcupboard/ˈclosetsomething shocking, embarrassing, etc. that has happened to you or your family in the past that you want to keep secret (不可外扬的)秘密,家丑;隐情◆The new presidential candidate is certainly popular, but does he have any skeletons in the closet? 新的总统候选人的确人气很高,不过他有没有什么不可见人的丑事? |