释义 |
a problem or question that everyone knows about but does not mention because it is easier not to discuss it明摆着的难题;众所周知却避而不谈的事- The elephant in the room was the money that had to be paid in bribes.难题明摆着,就是要出钱行贿。
- There’s a big elephant in the room and it’s gun control.房间里有一只大象,它是枪支控制的。
See also elephant | room |