| 单词 | belie |
| 释义 | belie (bɪlaɪ ) Word forms: belies , belying , belied 1. verb If one thing belies another, it hides the true situation and so creates a false idea or image of someone or something. His youthful face belies his 80 years. [VERB noun] Synonyms: misrepresent, disguise, conceal, distort 2. verb If one thing belies another, it proves that the other thing is not true or genuine. The facts of the situation belie his testimony. [VERB noun] Synonyms: disprove, deny, expose, discredit Collocations: belie the fact that His boundless optimism and immunity to self-doubt belie the fact that he contracted polio through a childhood vaccination and has had a withered leg ever since. Times, Sunday Times Warm summer days belie the fact that most will also have to cope with the demands of life at the rock face year-round. Times, Sunday Times His affable demeanour, however, belied the fact that more than 8 per cent of shareholders openly wanted him out. Times, Sunday Times In some ways, it was a classic rugby occasion because it was ferociously intense, with both teams belying the fact that their chances of qualification were low. Times, Sunday Times But his cheery affability belies the fact that his work focuses on a loss that would have left many ageing men broken and rudderless. Times, Sunday Times Even so, the impressive exterior belies a cabin that appears to have been designed as an afterthought. Times, Sunday Times A modern, functional exterior belies rooms and suites swathed in contemporary luxury; many of them come with lake-view balconies. Times, Sunday Times Mercifully, this ominous exterior belies the elegant rooms within. Times, Sunday Times The exterior belies the size of the hotel, boasting 1.000 rooms. The Sun It's traditional stone exterior belies the modern comforts within. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 掩饰 Japanese: 誤った印象を与える |
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