"backstairs" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 後樓梯
• 祕密的（引申義）

Definition

“Backstairs”是建築物後方的樓梯，通常供僕人使用。引申義為祕密，特別是指不誠實或偷偷摸摸的行為。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

字面上指實體樓梯（多見於大型或舊房子）。比喻義多用於正式或文學語境，如“backstairs politics”指祕密或欺詐行為。在日常對話中較罕見。

Examples

The servants used the backstairs to move quietly around the house.

僕人們用**後樓梯**在屋內安靜行動。

There is a backstairs near the kitchen for deliveries.

廚房附近有個**後樓梯**方便送貨。

He took the backstairs to avoid being seen.

他走**後樓梯**避免被人看到。

There’s a lot of backstairs gossip going on in the company right now.

公司最近有很多**背地裡**的八卦。

He got the job through some backstairs maneuvering.

他透過一些**暗箱操作**得到這份工作。

I don’t trust any of those backstairs deals being made behind closed doors.

我不相信那些背後進行的**祕密交易**。