mask

• 指覆盖整个面部或部分面部的物品，用于防护、伪装或表演等目的。

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.

   面具

   • 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.

   同义词disguisedominofalse faceveilvisor

2. Disguise or pretenseB2formal

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

   伪装

   • 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.

   同义词cloakdisguisefacadefrontguisepretenseshamshowveilveneer

   反义词candorgenuinenesshonestyopennesssinceritytruthfulness

3. Cosmetic maskB1informal

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

   面膜

   • 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.

   同义词face maskface packpack

• 动词，指遮盖、隐藏或掩饰某物，通常是为了保护或防止被看见、被发现。

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.

   掩饰

   • 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.

   同义词camouflagecloakconcealcoverdisguisehideobscurescreenshroudveil

   反义词discloseexposerevealshowuncover

2. Cover for protectionA2formal

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

   遮盖防护

   • 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.

   反义词bareexposeuncover

3. Obscure or suppressB2formal

   To prevent something from being perceived or detected.

   掩盖

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

   同义词blot outcamouflagecloakconcealcoverdisguiseeclipsehideobscurescreenshroudveil

   反义词discloseexposerevealshowuncover