fig leaf
名词
UK/ˈfɪɡ ˌliːf/
US/ˈfɪɡ ˌliːf/
定义 fig leaf 名词
plant(植物)
- Countable(可数名词)Usually singular(通常单数)
A leaf from a fig tree, sometimes used in artistic depictions to conceal the genitalia of a nude figure.
（绘画作品中有时用来遮羞的）无花果树叶
deception(欺骗)
- Countable(可数名词)Usually singular(通常单数)
Something used to conceal a truth, especially something that is embarrassing or dishonest; a flimsy pretext.
掩饰、借口；遮羞布
They tried to use charitable activities as a fig leaf to cover their greedy business practices.
他们试图用慈善活动作为遮羞布，来掩盖他们贪婪的商业行为。
This policy is just a fig leaf to hide the government's failure in environmental protection.
这项政策只是用来掩盖政府在环境保护方面失败的遮羞布。
He used his busy work schedule as a fig leaf to avoid dealing with his family problems.
他用忙碌的工作日程作为遮羞布，来避免处理家庭问题。