mask
mask
mæsk
māsk
British pronunciation
/mɑːsk/

Definition und Bedeutung von „mask“ im Englischen

01

a covering worn on the face to hide identity or appearance

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mask definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
She wore a mask to the masquerade ball.
The thief put on a mask to avoid recognition.
02

an action, behavior, or strategy intended to hide, disguise, or obscure something

example
Beispiele
His calm demeanor was a mask for his anxiety.
The apology was a mask to cover the real intentions.
to mask
01

maskieren, bedecken

to use a covering, such as a physical mask or other means, to hide or protect one's face
Transitive: to mask one's face
example
Beispiele
To protect against dust, she decided to mask her face with a cloth while working.
Um sich vor Staub zu schützen, entschied sie sich, ihr Gesicht mit einem Tuch zu bedecken, während sie arbeitete.
The criminal attempted to mask his face with a ski mask during the robbery.
Der Verbrecher versuchte, sein Gesicht während des Raubüberfalls mit einer Skimaske zu vermasken.
02

maskieren, verbergen

to hide or conceal something, like emotions or intentions, from others
Transitive: to mask emotions or intentions
example
Beispiele
He tried to mask his disappointment with a forced smile.
Er versuchte, seine Enttäuschung mit einem gezwungenen Lächeln zu maskieren.
The politician masked his true motives behind a façade of concern.
Der Politiker maskierte seine wahren Motive hinter einer Fassade der Besorgnis.
03

maskieren, abdecken

to cover or protect a specific part of a photographic surface to stop light from affecting it during exposure
Transitive: to mask part of a photograph
example
Beispiele
The photographer used tape to mask the edges of the film before developing it.
Der Fotograf verwendete Klebeband, um die Ränder des Films vor der Entwicklung zu maskieren.
To create a special effect, she masked parts of the photo during the development process.
Um einen besonderen Effekt zu erzielen, maskierte sie Teile des Fotos während des Entwicklungsprozesses.
04

maskieren, überziehen

to cover food, especially meat, with a flavorful sauce to enhance its taste
Transitive: to mask food with a sauce
example
Beispiele
The chef decided to mask the chicken with a rich barbecue sauce before serving it.
Der Koch entschied sich, das Huhn mit einer reichhaltigen Barbecue-Sauce zu maskieren, bevor er es servierte.
She used a honey glaze to mask the ham for a sweet and savory flavor.
Sie verwendete einen Honigglasur, um den Schinken für einen süßen und herzhaften Geschmack zu überdecken.
05

maskieren, verbergen

to make something unclear, hidden, or difficult to perceive
Transitive: to mask sth
example
Beispiele
The loud music masked the sounds of the conversation.
Die laute Musik maskierte die Geräusche des Gesprächs.
The perfume masked the unpleasant odor of the room.
Das Parfüm maskierte den unangenehmen Geruch des Raumes.
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