cloud

• Eine sichtbare Anhäufung von Wassertröpfchen oder Eiskristallen, die in der Atmosphäre schwebt, meist hoch über dem Boden. Auch eine große Menge von etwas, das einem solchen Gebilde ähnelt, z. B. Staub oder Rauch.

A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground.

1. Visible mass in the skyA1formal

   A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.

   Wolke

   • Dark clouds gathered before the storm.
   • The sky was full of fluffy white clouds.
   • A single cloud drifted across the blue sky.

2. State of confusion or gloomB2formal

   Something that obscures or darkens a situation, mood, or thought.

   Düstere Stimmung

   • A cloud of suspicion hung over the investigation.
   • He left the meeting under a cloud of disappointment.
   • The news cast a cloud over the celebrations.

   Synonymefoggloomhazemistpallshadow

   Antonymebrightnesscheerfulnessclarityclearnesshappinessjoylight

3. Internet storageB1informalIT

   A network of remote servers used to store, manage, and process data.

   Cloud-Speicher

   • I saved all my photos to the cloud.
   • The company moved its data storage to the cloud.
   • Cloud computing has changed how businesses operate.

• Daten über das Internet speichern, abrufen oder verarbeiten, statt auf einem lokalen Gerät; auch: etwas in die Cloud auslagern.

A verb meaning to store, access, or process data over the internet rather than on a local device.

1. Make unclear or obscureB2formal

   To make something less clear, transparent, or easy to understand.

   Verdunkeln

   • His judgment was clouded by emotions.
   • The fog clouded the view of the mountains.
   • Don't let personal feelings cloud your decision.

   Synonymebecloudbefogblurconfusedimfogmistmuddyobfuscateobscure

   Antonymeclarifyelucidateexplainilluminatereveal

2. Become cloudyB1formal

   To become covered with clouds or become less transparent.

   Sich bewölken

   • The sky clouded over before the storm.
   • The glass clouded up from the steam.
   • Her eyes clouded with tears.

   Synonymecloud overcloud updarkendimfoghazemistobscureovercast

   Antonymeclear

3. Spoil or ruinC1informal

   To spoil or negatively affect a situation or relationship.

   Verdunkeln

   • The scandal clouded his reputation.
   • Their argument clouded the atmosphere at dinner.
   • The incident clouded their friendship for years.

   Synonymeblightdarkenmarovershadowpoisonsourspoilsullytainttarnish

   Antonymeclarifyenhanceimprovepurify

Phrasal-Variantencloud overcloud up