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(transitive) To cover as with a cloak. / (transitive, figuratively) To cover up, hide or conceal. / (science fiction, transitive, intransitive) To render or become invisible via futuristic technology.

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cloak

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Source Word

cloak

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈkloʊk/

Verb

transitive figuratively intransitive

Japanese Meaning

（衣のように）覆う、纏う / 隠す、隠蔽する / （SF的に）不可視にする、姿を消す

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She tried to cloak her nervousness with a smile during the interview.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女は面接中、笑顔で緊張を覆い隠そうとした。

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Sense（1）

(transitive) To cover as with a cloak.

Sense（2）

(transitive, figuratively) To cover up, hide or conceal.

It’s possible that some microbes don’t just take up residence in tumors but help them grow. They may cloak the tumor from the immune system, neutralize drugs or help tumors spread through the body.

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