| 释义 |
● the ˌelephant in the ˈroom a 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，就是要出钱行贿。See also elephant |