under-the-table
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桌下, 黑
done secretly and often illegally, especially in financial or employment contexts
例子
He was paid an under-the-table wage with no taxes deducted.
他拿到了黑市工资，没有扣除税款。
The builder accepted an under-the-table payment to speed up the work.
建造者接受了桌下付款以加快工作进度。
