disguise

/dɪsˈɡaɪz/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ (ame, ipa) · /də-ˈskīz dis-ˈgīz also diz-/ (ame, mw)

disguise — verb

  • disguisepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • disguiseshe / she / it
  • disguisedpast simple
  • disguising-ing form

1. to change the way someone or something looks, so that other people cannot recogn

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to change the way someone or something looks, so that other people cannot recognize who or what it really is

例句

Caleb disguised himself as a security guard to get past the front desk.

disguise + reflexive + as + role

The spy disguised her voice on the phone so that no one would know who was calling.

同義詞
  • camouflage

    focuses on making something blend into the surroundings; used especially for military or animal contexts

  • conceal

    broader meaning of hiding; does not necessarily involve changing appearance

  • mask

    implies hiding something behind a covering, often a face or expression

反義詞
  • reveal

    to show the true appearance

文法句型

disguise + object + as + [noun]

disguise + object + with + [noun]

disguise + [reflexive pronoun]

用法筆記

The object of disguise can be a person, a body part, or an object. When specifying the new appearance, use 'as' + role. When specifying the materials, use 'with' or 'by'.

常見錯誤

❌She disguised to a nurse.
✅She disguised herself as a nurse.
💡'disguise' needs a direct object (often a reflexive pronoun) plus 'as' to specify the assumed role.
❌He disguised his car as a different color.
✅He disguised his car with a fresh coat of paint.
💡use 'with' for the means of disguise, not 'as'; 'as' is for the false identity.

2. to keep your true thoughts, emotions, or intentions hidden from other people by

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

to keep your true thoughts, emotions, or intentions hidden from other people by acting in a way that suggests something different

例句

Eshe disguised her disappointment with a bright smile when she did not get the job.

disguise + [emotion] + with + [expression]

Nikos tried to disguise his nervousness by telling a joke before his speech.

同義詞
  • hide

    more general and less deliberate; 'disguise' implies active, intentional deception

  • conceal

    slightly more formal; can be used for both physical and abstract hiding

  • mask

    suggests covering a feeling with a different outward display, often facial

反義詞
  • reveal

    to show one's true feelings or intentions

  • express

    to communicate feelings openly

文法句型

disguise + [emotion/opinion] + with + [expression]

disguise + [emotion/opinion] + by + [action]

用法筆記

Unlike sense 1, this sense does not involve changing physical appearance. The object is always an abstract thing: a feeling, opinion, intention, or fact. Frequently used with 'with' (the false expression) or 'by' (the false action).

常見錯誤

❌She disguised her crying.' (too vague)
✅She disguised her sadness with a cheerful greeting.
💡the sentence should make clear both what is hidden and how it is hidden.

disguise — noun