n.[C]

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

   那姑娘穿著一件紅色斗篷。

2. 遮蓋物
   The invaders attacked under a cloak of fog.

   侵略者在霧色的掩護下發起了進攻。

3. 幌子，藉口，託詞
   His friendly behavior was a cloak for his evil intentions.

   他的友善的行為是他險惡用心的偽裝。

vt.

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

   魔術師的身上罩著黑絲斗篷。

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

   他用友好的語言來掩蓋他罪惡的目的。

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.