The British pronunciation of secret is ['si? kr？ t]； The American pronunciation is ['si? kr？ t].
This word came into English in the late14th century, and it came directly from the Latin secretus, meaning hidden.
As a noun, meaning is secret; Mystery; Secret. Used as an adjective with a secret meaning; Confidential.
The English pronunciation of Santa Claus is [? s？ nt？ ]; The American pronunciation is [? s？ nt？ ]。
Santa Claus. As a noun, it means Santa Claus
Related examples:
1 This is a long-standing holiday mystery: Who is it? Secret? Santa Claus?
This is a long-standing holiday mystery: Who is the mysterious Santa Claus?
I chose Bob's name, so I'm his? Secret? Santa Claus.
I chose Bob's name, so I am his secret Santa Claus.
Extended data:
First, the usage of the word secret.
(adjective)
1, the basic meaning of secret is "secret", which means to hide, avoid or be hidden from others to notice or see. It can be used as an attribute or predicative in a sentence. It can also be used as a "confidential or undisclosed" solution and as an attribute in a sentence.
2.secret has no comparative degree and superlative degree.
(noun) 1. When secret is used as a noun, it means "secret", and it can also be used as a solution to "mystery" and "secret". At this time, it is only used in the singular form.
2.secret can also be used as the solution of "mystery, mysterious thing", which is the plural form at this time.
Second, the meaning of discrimination
(noun)
In secret, secretly
These two phrases have different meanings and usages:
1, the former is interpreted as "secretly" or "secretly" as an adverbial, which is equivalent to secretly.
2. The latter is interpreted as "knowing the secret" and is often used as a predicative.