Mask
01
a covering worn on the face to hide identity or appearance
例
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
例
His calm demeanor was a mask for his anxiety.
The apology was a mask to cover the real intentions.
to mask
01
覆い隠す, 隠す
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
例
To protect against dust, she decided to mask her face with a cloth while working.
ほこりから身を守るために、彼女は作業中に布で顔を覆うことに決めました。
The criminal attempted to mask his face with a ski mask during the robbery.
犯人は強盗の際、スキーマスクで顔を隠そうとしました。
02
隠す, 覆い隠す
to hide or conceal something, like emotions or intentions, from others
Transitive: to mask emotions or intentions
例
He tried to mask his disappointment with a forced smile.
彼は無理やり笑顔を作って失望を隠そうとした。
The politician masked his true motives behind a façade of concern.
その政治家は心配の仮面の後ろに本当の動機を隠した。
03
マスキングする, 覆う
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
例
The photographer used tape to mask the edges of the film before developing it.
写真家は、フィルムを現像する前にその端をマスキングするためにテープを使用しました。
To create a special effect, she masked parts of the photo during the development process.
特別な効果を作るために、彼女は現像プロセス中に写真の一部をマスクしました。
04
マスキングする, 覆う
to cover food, especially meat, with a flavorful sauce to enhance its taste
Transitive: to mask food with a sauce
例
The chef decided to mask the chicken with a rich barbecue sauce before serving it.
シェフは、チキンを提供する前に豊富なバーベキューソースで覆うことに決めました。
She used a honey glaze to mask the ham for a sweet and savory flavor.
彼女は甘くて風味豊かな味わいのためにハムを隠すためにハニーグレーズを使いました。
05
覆い隠す, 隠す
to make something unclear, hidden, or difficult to perceive
Transitive: to mask sth
例
The loud music masked the sounds of the conversation.
大きな音楽が会話の音を覆い隠した。
The perfume masked the unpleasant odor of the room.
香水は部屋の不快な臭いを覆い隠した。
