| 词汇 | shroud |
| 释义 | shroud noun from the perspective of a man not accustomed to dressing up, a suit US, 1962be shrouded in 1. be shrouded in mist/clouds/fog/darkness etc to be covered by mist, clouds etc, and difficult or impossible to see: It was very early in the morning, and the mountains were still shrouded in mist.2. be shrouded in mystery/secrecy etc to seem very strange and mysterious, or to be deliberately kept secret: The origins of Osiris are still shrouded in mystery. For many years, the Rockwell incident has remained shrouded in mystery. The talks between the British government and the terrorists were shrouded in secrecy. shroud (something) in (something else)To conceal or obfuscate something within some state or condition. They have shrouded the contract in so much jargon and obscure language that no one but legal experts will be able to understand it. I don't understand why he is shrouding his plan in so much secrecy. shrouds have no pocketsA dead person cannot bring their material wealth or goods with them into the afterlife, so it is futile to hoard them while one is alive. (A shroud is a sheet wrapped around a dead body for burial.) Though he made a great deal of money, he was one of the most miserly, uncharitable people I ever knew. It just seems like such a waste now that he's dead, seeing as a shroud has no pockets. The preacher told us that shrouds have no pockets, so it is more important to seek spiritual wealth. shroud someone or something in somethingto wrap or conceal someone or something in something. They shrouded Mr. Carlson in sailcloth and prepared him for burial at sea. They shrouded the decision in a series of formalities. Shrouds have no pockets.Prov. You cannot take any material goods with you when you die. You should use your money to enjoy yourself while you're alive. Shrouds have no pockets. |
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