conceal

conceal — verb

1. to put something where it cannot be seen, or to keep information, thoughts, or f

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to put something where it cannot be seen, or to keep information, thoughts, or feelings from being known by others.

例句

A small camera was concealed behind a painting in the hotel room.

passive: be concealed + behind + noun phrase

Ravi tried to conceal his disappointment when he lost the game.

conceal + feeling noun (disappointment, anger, fear)

同義詞
  • hide

    less formal and more common in everyday speech; 'hide' is A2 while 'conceal' is B2

  • cover up

    informal; often suggests deliberate deception about wrongdoing

  • disguise

    to change the appearance of something so it is not recognized

反義詞
  • reveal

    to make something known or visible

  • expose

    to uncover something hidden, often something shameful

文法句型

conceal + noun phrase

conceal + noun phrase + from + noun phrase

用法筆記

More formal than 'hide'. Common in written English, news reports, and legal contexts. The object may be a physical item, information, or a feeling. Use 'from' to introduce the person or group that is kept unaware.

常見錯誤

❌He concealed from the police.
✅He concealed the evidence from the police.
💡'conceal' requires a direct object; you must state what is hidden.