Under wraps Meaning in English
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈɹæps
UN-der RAPS
ˈʌndɐ/ /ɹˈæps
UN-duh RAPS
释义
If something is kept under wraps, it is kept secret and is not revealed to others.
用法与细微差别
An informal idiom, most common with the verbs 'keep' or 'stay'. Often used for plans, news, or products not yet made public. Usually implies intentional secrecy until a later reveal. Not used for everyday minor secrets.
Spanish: en secreto - ocultoPortuguese (BR): em segredo - em sigiloPortuguese (PT): em segredo - em sigiloChinese (Simplified): 保密 - 保持秘密Chinese (Traditional): 保密 - 保持祕密Hindi: गुप्त रखा हुआ - छुपा हुआArabic: سري - مخفيBengali: গোপন - গোপনে রাখাRussian: в тайне - под секретомJapanese: 極秘に - 内密にVietnamese: giữ kín - giữ bí mậtKorean: 비밀로 - 비공개로Turkish: gizli - saklıUrdu: خفیہ - راز میںIndonesian: rahasia - dirahasiakan
例句
Please keep this information under wraps until the meeting is over.
basic
The new product is still under wraps.
basic
They want to keep the project under wraps for now.
basic
We're trying hard to keep all the details under wraps until launch day.
natural
So far, the news about their engagement is still under wraps.
natural
My boss told me to keep the surprise party under wraps so nobody finds out.
natural