masked

• صفة تصف شيئًا مغطى بقناع أو مخفيًا أو مستورًا عن الأنظار، وقد تصف أمرًا مقنّعًا أو مستترًا تحت مظهر آخر.

Describes something that is hidden, disguised, or covered by a mask.

1. Concealed or disguisedB2formal

   Having its true character or identity hidden, often with the intention to deceive.

   مُتخفٍّ

   • The masked intruder was caught on camera.
   • Her masked intentions were revealed later.
   • The company's masked financial troubles shocked investors.

   المرادفاتcamouflagedcloakedconcealedcovereddisguisedhiddenveiled

   الأضدادdisclosedexposeduncovered

2. Having a facial markingB2formal

   Having markings or coloring on the face that resemble a mask, as seen in some animals.

   ذو علامات على الوجه تشبه القناع

   • The raccoon is a masked animal with dark fur around its eyes.
   • The masked bird is known for its distinctive facial pattern.
   • Some species of monkeys have masked faces.

• فعل يدل على تغطية الشيء أو إخفائه أو حجبه عن النظر أو الكشف، وغالبًا ما يكون ذلك للحماية أو التمويه.

A verb used to indicate the act of covering, concealing, or disguising something, often to protect or hide it from view or detection.

1. Conceal or hideB1formal

   To hide or disguise something, such as feelings, identity, or a physical object.

   إخفاء

   • She masked her disappointment with a smile.
   • The thick fog masked the outline of the buildings.
   • He tried to mask his true intentions with friendly words.

   المرادفاتcamouflagecloakconcealcoverdisguisehideobscurescreenshroudveil

   الأضدادdiscloseexposerevealshowuncover

2. Cover for protectionA2formal

   To cover the face or a part of the body with a protective covering.

   تغطية للحماية

   • The surgeon masked herself before entering the operating room.
   • You should mask your face when working with toxic chemicals.
   • The protesters masked their faces to avoid identification.

   الأضدادbareexposeuncover

3. Obscure or suppressB2formal

   To prevent something from being perceived or detected.

   إخفاء أو كتم

   • The background noise masked their conversation.
   • Certain chemicals can mask the smell of gas.
   • The medication masked the symptoms of the disease.

   المرادفاتblot outcamouflagecloakconcealcoverdisguiseeclipsehideobscurescreenshroudveil

   الأضدادdiscloseexposerevealshowuncover