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Skeletons Meaning in English

word · lemma: skeleton

/ˈskɛɫətənz/
SKEL-uh-tunz
/skˈɛlɪtənz/
sk-EL-i-tunz

释义

The plural of 'skeleton': the structure of bones that supports the body of a person or animal. Also used figuratively to refer to hidden secrets or problems in someone's past.

用法与细微差别

Usually plural when talking about more than one body. Figuratively: 'skeletons in the closet' means hidden secrets. Literal sense is common in science, Halloween, or museums.

例句

There are two skeletons in the science classroom.

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The museum has ancient skeletons on display.

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Human skeletons are made up of many bones.

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We all have some skeletons we'd rather keep hidden.

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The detectives found animal skeletons buried in the garden.

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During Halloween, people decorate their houses with plastic skeletons.

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