Definition
内幕 (nèi mù) means the inside story or confidential information not known to the public, often involving scandals or shady deals. It differs from the near-synonym 幕后 (mù hòu 'behind the scenes'): 内幕 emphasizes the secret content itself, whereas 幕后 highlights the hidden background or the actors pulling strings.
noun
inside storyconfidential information not known to the public
Examples
- 内幕。Zhè piān bàodào jiēlù le zhèngjiè de nèi mù.This report exposes the inside story of the political world.
- 内幕。Zhǐyǒu shǎoshù rén zhīdao nà bǐ jiāoyì de nèi mù.Only a few people know the inside story of that deal.
- 内幕。Gōngsī gāocéng jùjué tòulù bìnggòu de nèi mù.The company's top management refused to disclose the inside story of the merger.
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