veil

beyond the veil in a mysterious or hidden place or state, especially the unknown state of existence after death.

☞ The phrase was originally a figurative reference to the veil which concealed the innermost sanctuary of the Temple in Jerusalem; it was later taken as referring to the mysterious division between the next world and this.

draw a veil over avoid discussing or calling attention to something, especially because it is embarrassing or unpleasant.

take the veil become a nun.

词组	veil
释义	veil beyond the veil in a mysterious or hidden place or state, especially the unknown state of existence after death. ☞ The phrase was originally a figurative reference to the veil which concealed the innermost sanctuary of the Temple in Jerusalem; it was later taken as referring to the mysterious division between the next world and this. draw a veil over avoid discussing or calling attention to something, especially because it is embarrassing or unpleasant. take the veil become a nun.
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