暗下
dark; hidden; secret
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesadjective
dark; dim; gloomy
Describes a lack of light or poor visibility.
The room is very dark, please turn on the light.
The sky is gradually getting dark.
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The light is too dim; I can't read the words in the book clearly.
adjective
hidden; secret; underhanded
Describes something done secretly or covertly.
What underhanded dealings are they engaged in?
He secretly helped many impoverished students.
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Against enemies, an open attack is easy to dodge, but a hidden arrow is hard to guard against.
noun
in secret; secretly; behind the scenes
literaryUsed specifically in the phrase '暗下' or similar constructions to mean 'in secret' or 'privately'. It functions as a noun/adverb in this context.
They reached an agreement in secret.
He secretly resolved to get into his ideal university.
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No one talks about this matter openly, but everyone discusses it in private.