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masking

UK //ˈmɑːskɪŋ//US //ˈmæskɪŋ//

词源

源自中古法语 'masque',意为'面具',后演变为动词形式 'masking',表示遮盖或隐藏的行为。

noun

❶ 指用面具或其他物品遮盖面部的行为,常用于化妆舞会或医疗防护等场景。

“The masking at the carnival made it hard to recognize anyone.”

(狂欢节上的面具让人难以认出任何人。)

“Medical professionals use masking to prevent the spread of infections.”

(医疗专业人员使用口罩来防止感染传播。)

❶ 在心理学中,指隐藏真实情感或意图的行为,常用于社交或自我保护。

“Her constant masking of emotions made it difficult to know how she really felt.”

(她总是隐藏情绪,让人难以知道她的真实感受。)

“People with autism often use masking to fit in socially.”

(自闭症患者常常通过掩饰来适应社交场合。)

同义词:covering, concealing, disguising

verb

❶ 用面具或其他物品遮盖面部或某物,使其不被看到或识别。

“She was masking her identity with a large hat and sunglasses.”

(她用大帽子和太阳镜遮住了自己的身份。)

“The fog was masking the view of the mountains.”

(雾气遮住了山景。)

同义词:hiding, obscuring, veiling

常见短语

masking tape — 一种用于遮盖不需要涂漆或保护表面的胶带,常见于绘画或装修中。

“Use masking tape to protect the edges before painting the wall.”

(在粉刷墙壁之前,使用美纹胶带保护边缘。)