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The larger-than-average elephant in the room

显而易见的问题

🇬🇧 UK //ðə ˈlɑːdʒər ðən ˈævərɪdʒ ˈɛlɪfənt ɪn ðə ruːm// 🇺🇸 US //ðə ˈlɑrdʒər ðən ˈævərɪdʒ ˈɛləfənt ɪn ðə rum//

The larger-than-average elephant in the room 的意思

A significant issue or problem that is being ignored or avoided.

一个被忽视或回避的重要问题或困扰。

In simple words: A big problem that people ignore.

一个被大家忽视的大问题。

The larger-than-average elephant in the room 例句

• We need to address the larger-than-average elephant in the room before it becomes a bigger issue.我们需要在这个问题变得更严重之前，解决显而易见的问题。
• Ignoring the larger-than-average elephant in the room won't make it disappear.忽视显而易见的问题并不会让它消失。
• During the meeting, Sarah finally pointed out the larger-than-average elephant in the room.在会议上，莎拉终于指出了显而易见的问题。
• It's time someone mentioned the larger-than-average elephant in the room, our budget cuts.是时候有人提到显而易见的问题了，我们的预算削减。
• Everyone feels uncomfortable, but no one wants to discuss the larger-than-average elephant in the room.每个人都感到不舒服，但没有人想讨论显而易见的问题。

如何使用 The larger-than-average elephant in the room

Use this expression in discussions about issues everyone knows but avoids mentioning. It's appropriate in both casual and formal conversations.

在讨论大家都知道但又不愿提及的问题时使用这个表达，适合随意和正式的对话。

Grammar pattern

standalone idiom

Memory hint

Imagine a giant elephant sitting in a room, and everyone pretends not to see it.

相关单词

Collocations with The larger-than-average elephant in the room

• discuss the elephant in the room
• ignore the elephant in the room
• identify the elephant in the room

Synonyms for The larger-than-average elephant in the room

• unspoken issue
• ignored problem
• taboo subject
• obvious dilemma

Common mistakes with The larger-than-average elephant in the room

• Confused with 'elephant' as an animal instead of the metaphor.
• Used in contexts where the problem is not obvious or serious.
• Overuse in discussions where the issue is not significant.

关于 The larger-than-average elephant in the room 的常见问题

The larger-than-average elephant in the room 是什么意思？

一个被大家忽视的大问题。

The larger-than-average elephant in the room 的中文意思是什么？

一个被大家忽视的大问题。

The larger-than-average elephant in the room 的定义是什么？

一个被忽视或回避的重要问题或困扰。

如何在句子中使用 The larger-than-average elephant in the room？

We need to address the larger-than-average elephant in the room before it becomes a bigger issue.

能再举一个 The larger-than-average elephant in the room 的例子吗？

Ignoring the larger-than-average elephant in the room won't make it disappear.

The larger-than-average elephant in the room 的近义词有哪些？

常见的替代说法包括 unspoken issue, ignored problem, taboo subject, obvious dilemma。

哪些词和 The larger-than-average elephant in the room 搭配？

它常与 discuss the elephant in the room, ignore the elephant in the room, identify the elephant in the room 搭配。

使用 The larger-than-average elephant in the room 时常见的错误有哪些？

Confused with 'elephant' as an animal instead of the metaphor. Used in contexts where the problem is not obvious or serious. Overuse in discussions where the issue is not significant.

The larger-than-average elephant in the room 怎么发音？

US: //ðə ˈlɑrdʒər ðən ˈævərɪdʒ ˈɛləfənt ɪn ðə rum//, UK: //ðə ˈlɑːdʒər ðən ˈævərɪdʒ ˈɛlɪfənt ɪn ðə ruːm//。点击上方音频，听母语者的发音。

什么时候该用 The larger-than-average elephant in the room？

在讨论大家都知道但又不愿提及的问题时使用这个表达，适合随意和正式的对话。