carpet

英 ['kɑːpɪt] 美['kɑrpɪt]

conceal or ignore a problem or difficulty in the hope that it will be forgotten

掩盖；忽视（问题，困难）

In a position of being reprimanded by one in authority

被训斥：处于被一权威人士训斥的状况

was called on the carpet for cheating.
因蒙骗被叫去训斥

Under discussion or consideration

在讨论中，在考虑中

Several important matters will be on the carpet at today's meeting.
几个重要的问题要求在今天的会议上讨论

1. The carpet was a wedding present from the Prime Minister.: 这张地毯是首相送的结婚礼物。

2. It is not possible to reposition the carpet without damaging it.: 想要挪动地毯又不让它损坏是不可能的。

3. While the water was heating she decided to shake out the carpet.: 趁着烧水的时候，她决定将地毯抖抖干净。

4. We'll give her some VIP treatment and roll out the red carpet.: 我们将给予她贵宾级礼遇，并且为她铺设红地毯。

5. A grey carpet was removed to reveal the original pine floor.: 一块灰色的地毯被揭开，露出了原来的松木地板。