Mask
01
a covering worn on the face to hide identity or appearance
Exempel
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
Exempel
His calm demeanor was a mask for his anxiety.
The apology was a mask to cover the real intentions.
to mask
01
maskera, täcka
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
Exempel
To protect against dust, she decided to mask her face with a cloth while working.
För att skydda sig mot damm beslöt hon att täcka ansiktet med en trasa medan hon arbetade.
The criminal attempted to mask his face with a ski mask during the robbery.
Brottslingen försökte dölja sitt ansikte med en skidmask under rånet.
02
maskera, dölja
to hide or conceal something, like emotions or intentions, from others
Transitive: to mask emotions or intentions
Exempel
He tried to mask his disappointment with a forced smile.
Han försökte dölja sin besvikelse med ett påtvingat leende.
The politician masked his true motives behind a façade of concern.
Politikern maskerade sina sanna motiv bakom en fasad av oro.
03
maskera, täcka
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
Exempel
The photographer used tape to mask the edges of the film before developing it.
Fotografen använde tejp för att maskera kanterna på filmen innan den framkallades.
To create a special effect, she masked parts of the photo during the development process.
För att skapa en speciell effekt maskerade hon delar av fotot under framkallningsprocessen.
04
maskera, täcka
to cover food, especially meat, with a flavorful sauce to enhance its taste
Transitive: to mask food with a sauce
Exempel
The chef decided to mask the chicken with a rich barbecue sauce before serving it.
Kocken beslöt att maskera kycklingen med en rik barbecuesås innan servering.
She used a honey glaze to mask the ham for a sweet and savory flavor.
Hon använde en honungglasering för att dölja skinkan för en söt och kryddig smak.
05
maskera, dölja
to make something unclear, hidden, or difficult to perceive
Transitive: to mask sth
Exempel
The loud music masked the sounds of the conversation.
Den höga musiken maskerade ljuden från samtalet.
The perfume masked the unpleasant odor of the room.
Parfymen maskerade den obehagliga lukten i rummet.
