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暗地里
àndìlǐ
Description
"暗地里"的意思是不让别人看见或知道，偷偷地做一件事。
"暗地里" means doing something secretly so that others don't see or know.
这个词常常用来说别人在背后做的事情。
This word is often used to describe things people do behind others' backs.
Meanings
暗地里àndìlǐ
secretly; behind the scenes; privately
他暗地里帮了我很多。
He helped me a lot behind the scenes.
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Notes
- Etymology
暗 (dark/hidden) + 地里 (place/manner suffix), literally "in a dark place."
- Nuance
often implies doing something concealed from others, sometimes with a negative feel.
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