unmask

IPA/ˌʌnˈmɑːsk/
KK[ənmˈæsk]IPA/ˌʌnˈmæsk/

unmask — 動詞

  • unmaskpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • unmaskshe / she / it
  • unmaskedpast simple
  • unmasking-ing form

1. to make public the dishonest, dangerous, or unpleasant truth about a person, org

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

揭露；揭穿

揭露隱藏的負面真相

to make public the dishonest, dangerous, or unpleasant truth about a person, organization, or situation that was deliberately hidden from view

例句

Hiro's investigation unmasked the company's fake environmental claims, leading to a government fine.

Hiro 的調查揭露了該公司虛假的環保聲明，最終導致政府開罰。

unmask + noun phrase + as + noun phrase pattern

Putri was shocked when a leaked email unmasked her boss as the office rumour source.

Putri 震驚地發現，一封遭洩漏的電子郵件揭穿了她主管就是散播辦公室謠言的人。

常見搭配
  • unmask [somebody/something] as [something]
  • unmask a fraud
  • unmask a spy
  • unmask a scandal
  • unmask corruption
  • finally unmasked
  • publicly unmasked
同義詞
  • expose

    stronger focus on public display of wrongdoing; often used for scandals

  • reveal

    more neutral; does not necessarily imply deception was involved

  • uncover

    similar but can be accidental; 'unmask' always implies someone was intentionally hiding something

反義詞
  • conceal

    to keep something hidden on purpose

  • mask

    opposite action — to hide true nature under a false appearance

文法句型

unmask + noun phrase + as + noun phrase

用法筆記

Frequently used with 'as' to state the hidden identity or false appearance that is revealed: 'unmask X as Y'. The subject of the sentence is often an investigation, journalist, reporter, or leaked document — not the general public.

常見錯誤

The report revealed the minister as corrupt.
The report unmasked the minister as corrupt.
'Reveal' is more neutral; 'unmask' specifically implies someone was deliberately hiding the truth.

2. to take off a covering that hides someone's face, such as a costume mask, a medi

2.動詞及物 / 不及物B1
釋義

摘下面具

取下臉部遮蓋物

to take off a covering that hides someone's face, such as a costume mask, a medical face covering, or protective headgear

例句

At midnight, everyone at the carnival unmasked and showed their painted faces.

午夜時分，嘉年華上的每個人都摘下了面具，露出塗著彩繪的臉。

intransitive: unmask after an event

Benjamin unmasked himself as soon as the costume parade was over.

Benjamin 在化妝遊行一結束就摘下了自己的面具。

reflexive: unmask oneself

常見搭配
  • unmask oneself
  • unmask someone
  • unmask after [event]
  • slowly unmasked
  • reluctantly unmasked
同義詞
反義詞
  • put on a mask

    the reverse action — covering the face rather than uncovering it

文法句型

unmask + noun phrase (transitive)

unmask (intransitive — remove one's own mask)

用法筆記

The intransitive use ('everyone unmasked') is most common in carnival, costume-party, or masquerade contexts. The transitive use ('unmask someone') can apply in medical or protective-equipment settings. Not used for removing hats, glasses, or clothing other than face coverings.

常見錯誤

He unmasked his jacket.
He took off his jacket.
'Unmask' only applies to face coverings, not to clothing in general.
She unmasked her phone.
She removed the screen protector.
'Unmask' refers to face masks, not protective covers on objects.