单词 | mask |
释义 | noun | verb maskmask1 /mæsk/ ●●● S3 W3 noun [countable] 1 something that covers all or part of your face, to protect or to hide it: a surgical face mask2something that covers your face, and has another face painted on it which is used for ceremonies, in the theater, or special occasions: a Halloween mask3[usually singular] an expression or way of behaving that hides your real emotions or character: her mask of confidence4 (also masque) a substance that you put on your face and leave there for a short time to clean the skin or make it softer: a facial mask [Origin: 1500–1600 French masque, from Old Italian maschera] → see also death mask, gas mask noun | verb maskmask2 verb [transitive] 1to hide the truth about a situation, about how you feel, etc.: Children find it hard to mask their emotions. His public image masked a history of drug problems.2to make a noise, strong taste, or smell, etc. less noticeable by making a different noise, introducing other tastes or smells, etc.: Liz turned on the radio to mask the noise.3to cover something so that it cannot be clearly seen: The house was masked by trees. |
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