英语词组a fig leaf是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

词组	a fig leaf
释义	Idiom a fig leaf something that you use to try to hide an embarrassing fact or problem. Are the peace talks simply providing a fig leaf for the continuing aggression between the two countries? idioma fig leafsomething someone says or does to try to hide an embarrassing situation:Mitchell made a public statement calling the compromise a fig leaf.This is a very small fig leaf to cover a very big tax increase. Note The leaf of a fig tree was used by Adam and Eve (=the first man and woman, according to the Bible) to cover themselves after they disobeyed God. Before that time, they were not embarrassed about having no clothes on. fig leaf Something used to hide an embarrassing or shameful problem. In the Bible, Adam and Eve used fig leaves to conceal their genitals after they became ashamed of their nakedness. Gary used humor as a fig leaf to conceal the fact that he was struggling with depression. a fig leaf Something which is intended to hide an embarrassing or awkward situation can be called a fig leaf. The Code of Practice must be enforced, or else it is just a meaningless fig leaf. He said that retaining Stewart in a creative role was a `generous fig leaf that the company gave her'. Note: According to the Bible, when Adam and Eve ate the apple in the Garden of Eden, they realized that they were naked and felt ashamed, so they covered their genitals with fig leaves. (Genesis 3:7)
随便看	sb takes no prisoners sb thinks he's/she's it sb thinks his/her shit doesn't stink sb thinks sth is the best/greatest thing since sliced bread (sb thinks) the world revolves around him/her sb wants a piece of sb sb was born with a silver spoon in his/her mouth sb was minding his/her own business sb wasn't having (any of) it (sb wears) the black hat sb wears the pants (in the family/house) sb wears the trousers (in the family/house) sb will be laughing on the other side of his/her face sb will be the death of me sb will get there sb will get there (in the end) sb will have sb's guts for garters sb will have/tan sb's hide sb will/would be laughing sb will wring sb's neck sb won't be told sb won't bite sb won't take no for an answer sb would give his/here right arm to do sth sb would give his/her eye teeth to do sth

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