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●the ˌelephant in the ˈrooma problem or question that everyone knows about but does not mention because it is easier not to discuss it 明摆着的难题；众所周知却避而不谈的事◆The elephant in the room was the money that had to be paid in bribes. 难题明摆着，就是要出钱行贿。 See also elephant |