behind the scenes; backstage; hidden from view
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Meanings
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behind the scenes; backstage; used metaphorically for hidden, undisclosed activities (often derogatory)
neutralOriginally a theatrical term meaning literally 'behind the curtain'. It is now used almost exclusively as a metaphor to describe people who pull strings or activities that happen secretly, especially with a negative connotation (e.g., manipulation, shady deals).
Zhè这
gè个
yīn阴
móu谋
shì是
yóu由
yī一
gè个
shén神
mì秘
de的
mù幕
hòu后
hēi黑
shǒu手
cè策
huà划
de的
。
This conspiracy was orchestrated by a mysterious mastermind behind the scenes.
Tā他
shì是
zhè这
bù部
diàn电
yǐng影
de的
dǎo导
yǎn演
，
dàn但
zhēn真
zhèng正
de的
chuàng创
yì意
lái来
zì自
mù幕
hòu后
。
He is the director of this film, but the real creativity comes from behind the scenes.
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Jǐng警
fāng方
jiē揭
lù露
le了
nà那
chǎng场
zhèng政
zhì治
chǒu丑
wén闻
bèi背
hòu后
de的
mù幕
hòu后
jiāo交
yì易
。
The police uncovered the behind-the-scenes dealings behind that political scandal.
Zuò作
wéi为
míng明
xīng星
，
tā她
xí习
guàn惯
le了
shēng生
huó活
zài在
jù聚
guāng光
dēng灯
xià下
，
dàn但
tā她
de的
tuán团
duì队
zé则
zài在
mù幕
hòu后
xīn辛
qín勤
gōng工
zuò作
。
As a star, she's used to living in the spotlight, but her team works hard behind the scenes.