Mask
01
a covering worn on the face to hide identity or appearance
例子
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
例子
His calm demeanor was a mask for his anxiety.
The apology was a mask to cover the real intentions.
to mask
01
遮盖, 掩盖
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
例子
To protect against dust, she decided to mask her face with a cloth while working.
为了防止灰尘，她决定在工作时用布遮盖脸部。
The criminal attempted to mask his face with a ski mask during the robbery.
罪犯在抢劫期间试图用滑雪面罩掩盖他的脸。
02
掩饰, 掩盖
to hide or conceal something, like emotions or intentions, from others
Transitive: to mask emotions or intentions
例子
He tried to mask his disappointment with a forced smile.
他试图用一个勉强的微笑来掩饰他的失望。
The politician masked his true motives behind a façade of concern.
这位政治家在关心的表象背后掩盖了他的真实动机。
03
遮挡, 掩盖
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
例子
The photographer used tape to mask the edges of the film before developing it.
摄影师在冲洗前用胶带遮盖胶片的边缘。
To create a special effect, she masked parts of the photo during the development process.
为了创造特殊效果，她在显影过程中遮挡了照片的某些部分。
04
掩盖, 覆盖
to cover food, especially meat, with a flavorful sauce to enhance its taste
Transitive: to mask food with a sauce
例子
The chef decided to mask the chicken with a rich barbecue sauce before serving it.
厨师决定在上菜前用丰富的烧烤酱覆盖鸡肉。
She used a honey glaze to mask the ham for a sweet and savory flavor.
她用蜂蜜釉掩盖火腿，以获得甜味和咸味。
05
掩盖, 隐藏
to make something unclear, hidden, or difficult to perceive
Transitive: to mask sth
例子
The loud music masked the sounds of the conversation.
响亮的音乐掩盖了谈话的声音。
The perfume masked the unpleasant odor of the room.
香水掩盖了房间里难闻的气味。
