covert

'kʌvәt. 'kәuvәt
GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. a flock of coots
a. secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed
s. (of a wife) being under the protection of her husband

中文翻译

a. 隐蔽的, 偷偷摸摸的, 隐密的
n. 树丛, 隐藏处

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记忆技巧

covert 的词根是 co-(一起)和 vert(转),可以联想到“转向隐秘地方”,意为“隐蔽的”或“秘密的”。

例句

1. The spy conducted covert operations in enemy territory.
这位间谍在敌方领土上进行了秘密行动。
2. The company has a covert plan to expand its market share.
这家公司有一个秘密计划来扩大其市场份额。
3. She gave him a covert glance during the meeting.
她在会议期间给了他一个暗示的眼神。

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