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/klaʊd/

CEFR level A2Topic NatureWord #786 in the learning path

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Definitions

n. a visible mass of tiny water drops in the sky

云

n. a mass of smoke, dust, or similar material in air

一团烟尘等

v. to make thoughts or judgment less clear

使判断模糊;使困惑

Example

A dark cloud drifted slowly across the afternoon sky.

一朵乌云缓缓飘过午后的天空。

Strong emotions can cloud public judgment when communities debate the benefits and risks of new technologies.

当社区讨论新技术的利弊时,强烈的情绪可能影响公众的判断。

Collocations

  • dark clouds
  • a cloud of dust
  • cloud someone's judgment

Word family

  • cloudy (adj.)
  • cloudless (adj.)

Usage tip

cloud作动词可指使判断不清,如cloud your judgment。

FAQ

What does cloud mean?
a visible mass of tiny water drops in the sky a mass of smoke, dust, or similar material in air to make thoughts or judgment less clear
How is cloud pronounced?
UK /klaʊd/, US /klaʊd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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