fig leaf (figleaves)

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  N-COUNT（可数名词） A fig leaf is a large leaf which comes from the fig tree. A fig leaf is sometimes used in painting and sculpture to cover the genitals of a naked body. (常在裸体雕塑或画像中用于遮蔽阴部的)无花果树叶
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  N-COUNT（可数名词） People sometimes refer disapprovingly to something which is intended to hide or prevent an embarrassing situation as a fig leaf. 遮羞布; 掩盖行为 [journalism] [usu with supp]

  例：

  This deal is little more than a fig leaf for the continued destruction of the landscape.

  这笔交易只不过是对自然景观持续破坏行为的遮掩而已。