"closet case" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 隐蔽性取向人士
• 隐藏性取向的人

Definition

指特别是LGBTQ+，对外隐瞒自己真实性取向或性别身份的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非正式、带有俚语色彩，有时可能冒犯。指未公开LGBTQ+身份的人。多见于非正式或圈内对话，正式场合应避免使用。

Examples

He is a closet case and hasn't told anyone he's gay.

他是个**隐蔽性取向人士**，还没告诉任何人他是同性恋。

Many closet cases are afraid of being rejected by family.

许多**隐藏性取向的人**害怕被家人拒绝。

She was a closet case until college.

她大学之前一直是**隐蔽性取向人士**。

I had no idea he was a closet case all through high school.

我完全没想到他整个高中都是个**隐蔽性取向人士**。

Some people stay a closet case for years before feeling safe to come out.

有些人做了**隐蔽性取向人士**好多年，直到觉得安全才会出柜。

Don't call someone a closet case unless you know their situation—it's personal.

不了解别人的情况，不要叫别人**隐蔽性取向人士**——很私人。