hidden agenda
复数形式
hidden agendas
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隐藏议程, 秘密动机
a secret reason behind a plan or action
The idiom "hidden agenda" originated from the combination of the words "hidden" and "agenda." It refers to a concealed or secret plan, motive, or objective that someone possesses, typically in a situation where they claim to have different intentions or goals. The phrase implies that the individual has ulterior motives or hidden purposes beyond what they openly express, leading to suspicion or mistrust regarding their true intentions.
- The politician's support for the new policy was questioned, as many believed he had a hidden agenda to benefit his financial backers.
这位政治家对新政策的支持受到质疑，因为许多人认为他有一个隐藏的议程来使他的财政支持者受益。
- The manager's sudden change in strategy raised concerns among employees, who suspected there was a hidden agenda behind the decision.
经理策略的突然改变引起了员工们的担忧，他们怀疑这一决定背后有隐藏的议程。
- The company's CEO was suspected of having a hidden agenda when he unexpectedly laid off a significant number of employees.
该公司的CEO在意外解雇大量员工时被怀疑有隐藏议程。
- The speaker's friendly demeanor masked a hidden agenda to manipulate the audience's opinions and gain personal advantages.
演讲者友好的态度掩盖了操纵听众意见和获取个人利益的隐藏议程。
- The rival team's unexpected cooperation had the team questioning whether there was a hidden agenda at play, aiming to undermine their success.
对手团队意外的合作让团队怀疑是否有隐藏议程在起作用，旨在破坏他们的成功。