| 词汇 | veil of |
| 释义 | veil ofveil of 1 formalMYSTERIOUS something that hides the truth about a situation 神秘/虚假/沉默等的面纱 Watson deserves credit for lifting the veil of secrecy surrounding Brenda’s death. 揭开布伦达之死的神秘面纱是华生的功劳。 His pornography was covered by a veil of respectability. 他的色情作品蒙盖着体面的面纱。 Examples from the Corpus veil of secrecy/deceit/silence etc• The client has thrown a veil of secrecy over the development, with contractors reluctant to discuss the project.• Justice can not prevail under a veil of secrecy or behind doors that do not open.• He had apparently recovered from his visit to Johanna, hiding his feelings behind the usual veil of secrecy. → veil of secrecy/deceit/silence etc at veil1(3) 2 DNa thin layer of mist, cloud etc that makes it difficult to see clearly 一层薄雾/云/烟雾等 The moon was hidden behind a veil of clouds. 月亮躲在薄薄的云层后面。 Examples from the Corpus veil of mist/cloud/smoke etc• The moon was hidden under a veil of clouds, and there was not a breath of wind.• Whose light retires behind its veil of cloud. → veil of mist/cloud/smoke etc at veil1(4) |
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