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♦ cloud /klaʊd/n.1 (meteor.) nube; nuvola: thick cloud, nuvola spessa; nuvolone; DIALOGO → - Weather- There isn't a cloud in the sky, non c'è neanche una nuvola in cielo2 nube; nuvola; ( di insetti) nugolo, sciame: a cloud of smoke [of dust], una nuvola di fumo [di polvere]; a cloud of flies, un nugolo di mosche3 (fig.) nube; ombra: clouds of war, nubi di guerra; a cloud of suspicion, un'ombra di sospetto; to cast a cloud over st., gettare un'ombra su qc.● (meteor.) cloud amount, nuvolosità □ (meteor.) cloud base, base delle nubi □ cloud-capped (o cloud-topped), incappucciato di nubi □ cloud castle, castello in aria □ cloud ceiling, cappa di nubi □ (fis. nucl.) cloud chamber, camera di Wilson; camera a nebbia □ (comput.) cloud computing, cloud computing ( insieme di tecnologie che consente di utilizzare risorse remote condivise) □ cloud cover, copertura di nuvole; cielo coperto □ cloud-cuckoo-land, paese dei sogni; mondo delle nuvole; regno di utopia □ cloud drift, fuga (o teoria) di nuvole □ (geogr.) cloud forest, foresta tropicale montana □ ( di monte, grattacielo, ecc.) cloud-kissing, che tocca le nuvole □ cloud rack, cumulo di nubi □ (tecn.) cloud-seeding, inseminazione delle nubi □ (meteor.) cloud street, striscia di cumulonembi parallela alla direzione del vento □ to have one's head in the clouds, avere la testa fra le nuvole □ (fig.) to be in the clouds, vivere nelle nuvole (o nel mondo della luna) □ (fam.) to be on cloud nine (o seven), toccare il cielo con un dito; essere al settimo cielo □ (fig.) under a cloud, in disgrazia (presso q.); malvisto □ (prov.) Every cloud has a silver lining, ogni cosa ha il suo lato buono; non tutto il male vien per nuocere.(to) cloud /klaʊd/A v. t.1 (spec. al passivo) coprire di nubi; annuvolare, rannuvolare: The sky was still clouded, il cielo era ancora coperto di nubi3 appannare, annebbiare, offuscare ( una superficie, gli occhi): Tears clouded his eyes, i suoi occhi si sono offuscati di lacrimeB v. i.
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under a cloud — ► under a cloud under suspicion or discredited. Main Entry: ↑cloud … English terms dictionary
under a cloud — phrasal 1. : in disfavor or disgrace 2. : subject to a stigma or to suspicion as not fully cleared of a damaging charge 3. : suffering repression or derangement * * * under a cloud In trouble, disgrace or disfavour • • • Main Entry: ↑cloud * * *… … Useful english dictionary
under a cloud — {adj. phr.} 1. Under suspicion; not trusted. * /Joyce has been under a cloud since her roommate s bracelet disappeared./ * /The butcher is under a cloud because the inspectors found his scales were not honest./ 2. Depressed, sad, discouraged. *… … Dictionary of American idioms
under a cloud — {adj. phr.} 1. Under suspicion; not trusted. * /Joyce has been under a cloud since her roommate s bracelet disappeared./ * /The butcher is under a cloud because the inspectors found his scales were not honest./ 2. Depressed, sad, discouraged. *… … Dictionary of American idioms
under\ a\ cloud — adj. phr. 1. Under suspicion; not trusted. Joyce has been under a cloud since her roommate s bracelet disappeared. The butcher is under a cloud because the inspectors found his scales were not honest. 2. Depressed, sad, discouraged. Joe has been… … Словарь американских идиом
under a cloud — 1) under suspicion, not trusted The politician has been under a cloud over the possibility of taking bribes. 2) depressed, sad She has been under a cloud of depression since her cat died. Digest 22/2002 less than entirely trustworthy; suspected… … Idioms and examples
under a cloud — under suspicion or discredited. → cloud … English new terms dictionary
under a cloud — under suspicion, suspected … English contemporary dictionary
To be under a cloud — Cloud Cloud (kloud), n. [Prob. fr. AS. cl[=u]d a rock or hillock, the application arising from the frequent resemblance of clouds to rocks or hillocks in the sky or air.] 1. A collection of visible vapor, or watery particles, suspended in the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
under a cloud — adjective Under suspicion; subject to critical inspection. See Also: under the spotlight, in the spotlight, under the microscope … Wiktionary
under a cloud — idi in disgrace; under suspicion … From formal English to slang