词汇 | cover a multitude of sins |
释义 | cover a multitude of sinscover a multitude of sins1.■掩盖(通常为不快的)实情You say that he owns a business, but “business” covers a multitude of sins.你说他开了一家商行, 但“商行”两字下面藏有种种见不得人的东西。2.■成为冠冕堂皇的借口Don't say you woke up late—say you were delayed.That covers a multitude of sins!不要说你醒来晚了——说你因为什么事耽搁了。这是个冠冕堂皇的理由! |
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