Definition
Refers to actions or transactions conducted secretly or privately, often with the intent of being concealed from public knowledge or scrutiny.
台面下
They tried to pay the officials under the table to ensure the contract was signed smoothly.
他们试图在台面下支付官员，以确保合约顺利签署。
The deal was done under the table, with no public record of it.
这笔交易是在台面下完成的，没有任何公开记录。
They made an agreement under the table to avoid competition.
他们在台面下达成协议，以避免竞争。