Cloak-and-dagger
a. 描写间谍密探的, 搞特务活动的, 间谍的, 阴谋的
📖 牛津释义
cloak-and-dagger
adj [attrib 作定语]
(of a story, film, etc) involving intrigue and espionage （指故事、 电影等）有阴谋和间谍活动内容的.
🧩 词语组成解析
cloak
[klok]
n. 披风，斗篷;外套;借口，掩饰;覆盖物;
vt. 遮盖，掩盖;用外衣遮蔽;
and
[ənd, ən,ænd]
conj. 和，与;而且;于是，然后;因此;
dagger
['dæɡɚ]
n. 匕首;短剑;
vt. 用剑刺;
🗣️ 情景例句
She's been sneaking around on her husband.
她一直在欺骗她的丈夫。
If you lose your way, ask a policeman.
如果你迷路了，可以向警察打听。
The next morning, the box had disappeared but Mrs. Ramsay was sure that the kidnapper would keep his word.
第二天早晨，放钱的盒子不见了。但拉姆齐太太确信绑架者是会履行诺言的。