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单词 code word
释义 code wordcodewordcode-word /ˈkəʊdwɜːd/ n.
1.(identifying plan, operation)代号

Magnum was the code word for launching a radar attack.“大酒瓶”曾是发动雷达攻击的代号。

2.(providing authentication)(验证某人或某事物真实性的)暗语

The caller had failed to use a recognised code word which would have verified the authenticity of the threat.打电话的人没有使用证明威胁确实存在的暗语。

The intermediary gave Short a special code word and arranged a time for a contest.中间人告诉肖特一个特别的暗语, 并安排了比赛的时间。

3.<正式>(euphemism)代名词;代称

I think nationalism is just a code word for racism.我认为民族主义不过是种族主义的代名词。

'Tired and emotional' is a code word for being drunk.“又累又激动”是形容人喝醉酒的一种委婉说法。

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