secretive
UK/si'kri:tiv/US
GREA2
Definitions
adj.
Inclined to hide one's thoughts, feelings, or activities
爱保密的，遮遮掩掩的，守口如瓶的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsecretapart, aside
+
-iveto sift, separate, distinguish, decide
=secretive
secret + -ive (tending to) = tending to keep things secret. It describes a personality trait — someone who instinctively hides information, often with a slightly negative tone (overly closed-off, evasive).
Common Collocations
- 1.secretive nature神秘的性格
- 2.secretive about对……守口如瓶
- 3.a secretive person爱保密的人
- 4.secretive behavior遮遮掩掩的行为
Example Sentences
- 1.
He's very secretive about his past.
- 2.
The company has always been secretive about its profits.
- 3.
Why are you being so secretive all of a sudden?