backstreet
US /ˈbæk.striːt/
UK /ˈbæk.striːt/
名词
后街, 小巷
a street that is away from the main roads, especially in a town or city
示例:
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The old pub is hidden away down a narrow backstreet.
那家老酒吧藏在一条狭窄的后街里。
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We explored the charming backstreets of the historic town.
我们探索了历史名城迷人的后街。
同义词:
形容词
非法的, 秘密的, 地下的
secret or illegal, especially because it is not officially recognized or approved
示例:
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They operated a backstreet clinic without proper licenses.
他们经营着一家没有合法执照的非法诊所。
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The novel explores the dark world of backstreet gambling.
这部小说探讨了地下赌博的黑暗世界。