cloud

1. N-VAR A cloud is a mass of water vapour that floats in the sky. Clouds are usually white or grey in colour. 云

...the varied shapes of the clouds. …云朵的各种形状。

...a black mass of cloud. …一团乌云。

2. N-COUNT A cloud of something such as smoke or dust is a mass of it floating in the air. (烟尘) 团

The hens darted away on all sides, raising a cloud of dust. 母鸡四处飞奔，扬起一团尘土。

3. V-T If you say that something clouds your view of a situation, you mean that it makes you unable to understand the situation or judge it properly. 蒙蔽

Perhaps anger had clouded his vision, perhaps his judgment had been faulty. 也许怒火蒙蔽了他的眼睛，也许他的判断有误。

4. V-T If you say that something clouds a situation, you mean that it makes it unpleasant. 使不快

The atmosphere has already been clouded by the party's anger at the media. 该党对媒体的愤怒已经使得气氛很不愉快。

5. V-T/V-I If glass clouds or if moisture clouds it, tiny drops of water cover the glass, making it difficult to see through. 起雾

The mirror clouded beside her cheek. 紧贴她脸颊的镜子起了雾。