confidential
/ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəl/ · /ˌkɑːnfɪˈdenʃəl/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #3732 in the learning path
机密的；保密的
Definitions
adj. Intended to remain private and not be shared without permission.
机密的；保密的
Example
Please keep this confidential until I tell my family.
在我告诉家人之前，请对此保密。
Hospitals must protect confidential patient information to maintain public trust in the healthcare system.
医院必须保护患者的保密信息，以维持公众对医疗体系的信任。
Collocations
- confidential information
- keep something confidential
- strictly confidential
Word family
- confidentiality (n.)
- confidentially (adv.)
Synonyms
- private
- secret
Antonyms
- public
Usage tip
confidential指保密的；confident指有信心的。
FAQ
- What does confidential mean?
- Intended to remain private and not be shared without permission.
- How is confidential pronounced?
- UK /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəl/, US /ˌkɑːnfɪˈdenʃəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
