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meaning of a closed door

關著門是啥意思 / 關門背後的含義

這個短語在口語中表示「某事（尤其是關門）所暗示的常識或規矩」。在這裡詹姆是諷刺提利昂連妓院關門意味著不要打擾的常識都不懂。

-Don't get up. -My lord.

Should I explain to you the meaning of a closed door in a whorehouse, brother?

You have much to teach me, no doubt, but our sister craves your attention.