code word
noun/ˈkəʊd wɜːd/
/ˈkəʊd wɜːrd/
- code word (for something) a word or phrase with a secret meaning that is used instead of the usual name for something
暗语；代称；委婉说法 - They were asked to bring ‘cigars’ to the meeting, a code word for guns.
他们被要求带“雪茄”参加会议，这是枪支的代号。 - The police use code words for their major operations.
警察在重大行动中使用代号。
- They were asked to bring ‘cigars’ to the meeting, a code word for guns.