the elephant in the room

更新日期：2026-08-14

词语	the elephant in the room
释义	the ˌelephant in the ˈrooma problem or question that everyone knows about but does not mention because it is easier not to discuss it明摆着的难题；众所周知却避而不谈的事The elephant in the room was the money that had to be paid in bribes.难题明摆着，就是要付贿款。
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