1.grapevine n. 葡萄树;葡萄藤;小道消息;秘密情报网
I had heard through the grapevine that he was quite critical of what we were doing.
我已经私下听说他对我们的工作十分挑剔 。
2.hush hush [口语]机密,保密;机密的,秘而不宣的
Their wedding was very hush-hush.
他们的婚礼非常秘密 。
3.telegraphic adj. 电信的;电报的;电报机的
You will need to arrange a telegraphic transfer from your bank to ours.
你们得安排由你方银行将钱款电汇给我方银行 。
4. battlefield n. 战场;沙场
The commander countermanded the reinforcements to the battlefield.
司令员下令撤回派往战场的援军 。