Underbelly Meaning in English
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释义
'Underbelly' literally means the underside of an animal’s body. More often, it refers to the hidden, vulnerable, or morally questionable part of something, such as a city or organization.
用法与细微差别
'Underbelly' is formal and mainly used in journalism or literature to highlight hidden or negative aspects ('the criminal underbelly of society'). Literal use (animal anatomy) is rare. Common collocations: 'the dark underbelly', 'expose the underbelly'. Not used for everyday objects or people.
例句
The cat has a white underbelly.
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Some cities have a hidden underbelly.
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The reporter exposed the criminal underbelly of the town.
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Tourists rarely see the real underbelly of the city at night.
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Corruption is often the dark underbelly of politics.
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The documentary showed the underbelly of the fashion industry that no one talks about.
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