English Dictionary

conspiracy of silence

/kənˌspɪɹəsi əv ˈsaɪləns/

noun

An agreement, either formal or tacit, between two or more parties not to discuss some matter nor to reveal any information concerning it, especially in order to avoid blame, embarrassment, or other discomfort.

The government officials maintained a conspiracy of silence regarding the corruption scandal.

意味（1）

An agreement, either formal or tacit, between two or more parties not to discuss some matter nor to reveal any information concerning it, especially in order to avoid blame, embarrassment, or other discomfort.

But neither spoke to the other on the subject. They had entered into a conspiracy of silence.