cloak and dagger
US /kloʊk ænd ˈdæɡər/
UK /kləʊk ænd ˈdæɡər/
成语
秘密和阴谋, 间谍活动
involving mystery, intrigue, and espionage, often with secret agents and clandestine activities
示例:
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The novel was a thrilling tale of cloak and dagger in wartime Europe.
这部小说讲述了一个在战时欧洲发生的惊心动魄的间谍故事。
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Their operations were always conducted with a sense of cloak and dagger.
他们的行动总是带着一种秘密和阴谋的感觉。