camera obscura; secretive operation
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Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
camera obscura; dark box (of a camera)
technicalA technical term for the light-proof compartment in a traditional camera that holds the film.
Zhè这
tái台
lǎo老
shì式
xiàng相
jī机
de的
àn暗
xiá匣
xū需
yào要
gēng更
huàn换
。
The dark box of this old camera needs to be replaced.
Shè摄
yǐng影
shī师
xiǎo小
xīn心
de地
zhuāng装
rù入
jiāo胶
juǎn卷
àn暗
xiá匣
。
The photographer carefully loads the film cassette into the dark box.
noun
secretive operation; behind-the-scenes manipulation
A metaphorical extension from the camera term, implying actions are hidden from public view. Often used in political or organizational contexts.
Zhè这
cì次
zhāo招
biāo标
guò过
chéng程
bèi被
zhǐ指
kòng控
cún存
zài在
àn暗
xiá匣
cāo操
zuò作
。
The bidding process for this project has been accused of involving secretive operations.
Gōng公
zhòng众
yāo要
qiú求
zhèng政
fǔ府
shì事
wù务
gōng公
kāi开
tòu透
míng明
，
dù杜
jué绝
àn暗
xiá匣
。
The public demands government affairs be open and transparent to eliminate behind-the-scenes manipulation.