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adjectivenouncov·ertadjective BrE /ˈkʌvət/ , /ˈkəʊvɜːt/ NAmE /ˈkoʊvɜːrt/ (formal ) secret or hidden , making it difficult to notice 秘密的；隐蔽的；暗中的◆ covert operations /surveillance 暗中活动/监视◆ He stole a covert glance at her across the table . 他隔着桌子偷偷地瞥了她一眼。 ➡ compare overt▸ cov·ert·ly adverb ◆ She watched him covertly in the mirror . 她从镜子里偷偷地望着他。cov·ertnoun BrE /ˈkʌvət/ NAmE /ˈkʌvərt/ an area of thick low bushes and trees where animals can hide （动物可藏身的）矮树丛，灌木林 |