掩饰 yǎnshì to cover up
to cover up; to conceal; to mask; to gloss over
怎么记住“掩饰”: 掩 to cover up + 饰 to decorate = to cover up.
汉字
用法
- To mask or gloss over feelings, embarrassment, or faults - 掩饰不住内心的喜悦 (yǎnshì bú zhù nèixīn de xǐyuè) couldn't hide the joy inside.
- Contrast 掩盖 (hide facts): 掩饰 is putting a surface cover over emotions or shortcomings.
例句
- 你在掩饰什么？ Nǐ zài yǎnshì shénme?What are you hiding?
- 我不能掩饰我的心情。 Wǒ bùnéng yǎnshì wǒ de xīnqíng.I can't hide my feelings.
- 汤姆不能掩饰他的失望。 Tāngmǔ bùnéng yǎnshì tā de shīwàng.Tom couldn't conceal his disappointment.