gatepost
n
1 post on which a gate is hung or against which it is closed 门柱.
2 (idm 习语) between you and me and the `gatepost (infml 口) in strict confidence 严格保密.
🗣️ 情景例句
How long do you plan to stay with this company, if hired?
如果被雇佣,你打算在这家公司呆多久?
Me too. I was hoping we could eat here tonight, but it looks like that's out of the question.
我也这么想。我原本希望我们能在这儿吃晚饭,但现在看来是不成了。
Even if you travel in ideal weather, sea journeys take a long time.