n.[C]

1. 斗篷，披风
   The girl wore a red cloak.

   那姑娘穿着一件红色斗篷。

2. 遮盖物
   The invaders attacked under a cloak of fog.

   侵略者在雾色的掩护下发起了进攻。

3. 幌子，借口，托词
   His friendly behavior was a cloak for his evil intentions.

   他的友善的行为是他险恶用心的伪装。

vt.

1. 使披上斗篷；用斗篷覆盖
   The magician was cloaked in black silk.

   魔术师的身上罩着黑丝斗篷。

2. 掩盖，掩饰[（+with/in）]
   He cloaked his evil purpose under friendly words.

   他用友好的语言来掩盖他罪恶的目的。

n.

1. an overgarment that hangs loosely from the shoulders.
2. something that hides or covers:
   a cloak of secrecy.
3. (cloaks) Brit. a cloakroom.

v.

1. dress in a cloak.
2. cover or hide:
   snow cloaked everything.