mask

• Существительное, обозначающее покрытие для всего лица или его части, надеваемое для защиты, маскировки или выступления.

A noun referring to a covering for all or part of the face, worn for protection, disguise, or performance.

1. Face coveringA2formal

   A covering for all or part of the face, worn for protection, disguise, or performance.

   Маска

   • She wore a surgical mask to protect against germs.
   • The thief wore a black mask to hide his identity.
   • Children love to wear animal masks at Halloween.

   Synonymsdisguisedominofalse faceveilvisor

2. Disguise or pretenseB2formal

   A way of behaving or appearing that hides one's true feelings or intentions.

   Маска

   • His cheerful attitude was just a mask for his sadness.
   • She put on a mask of confidence despite being nervous.
   • Politeness can sometimes be a mask for indifference.

   Synonymscloakdisguisefacadefrontguisepretenseshamshowveilveneer

   Antonymscandorgenuinenesshonestyopennesssinceritytruthfulness

3. Cosmetic maskB1informal

   A substance applied to the face to improve the skin's condition.

   Маска для лица

   • She applied a clay mask to cleanse her pores.
   • This hydrating mask leaves your skin feeling soft.
   • I use a sheet mask once a week for extra moisture.

   Synonymsface maskface packpack

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по покрытию, сокрытию или маскировке чего-либо, часто для защиты или утаивания от обзора или обнаружения.

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.

   Скрывать

   • 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.

   Synonymscamouflagecloakconcealcoverdisguisehideobscurescreenshroudveil

   Antonymsdiscloseexposerevealshowuncover

2. Cover for protectionA2formal

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

   Закрывать для защиты

   • 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.

   Antonymsbareexposeuncover

3. Obscure or suppressB2formal

   To prevent something from being perceived or detected.

   Маскировать

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

   Synonymsblot outcamouflagecloakconcealcoverdisguiseeclipsehideobscurescreenshroudveil

   Antonymsdiscloseexposerevealshowuncover