disguise
disguise — verb
1. to change the way someone or something looks, so that other people cannot recogn
to change the way someone or something looks, so that other people cannot recognize who or what it really is
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.
Rafael disguised the old delivery van with a fresh coat of paint and new license plates.
Putri wore a large hat and sunglasses to disguise her face at the airport.
The soldiers disguised their camp by covering it with branches and leaves from the forest.
- 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
- 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
2. to keep your true thoughts, emotions, or intentions hidden from other people by
to keep your true thoughts, emotions, or intentions hidden from other people by acting in a way that suggests something different
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.
The report's friendly tone could not disguise the serious criticism it contained.
Tuan disguised his lack of experience by speaking confidently about related projects.
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
disguise — noun
1. clothing, makeup, or other items that a person wears to change their appearance
clothing, makeup, or other items that a person wears to change their appearance so that other people do not recognize them
Tamar wore a clown disguise to the Halloween party and fooled everyone.
wear a disguise
The thief's disguise was so good that the security cameras did not catch his real face.
Jisoo put on a heavy disguise with a wig, glasses, and a false beard before leaving the hotel.
Without her disguise, the famous singer could walk through the mall without being noticed.
- costume
usually for parties or performances; less associated with deception
- mask
a specific type of disguise that covers the face only
- camouflage
military or animal patterns that blend into surroundings
文法句型
wear a disguise
put on a disguise
in disguise
用法筆記
Often paired with verbs like 'wear', 'put on', 'take off'. 'In disguise' describes the state of wearing a disguise. Countable: you can have a disguise, several disguises.
常見錯誤
2. a situation in which the real nature, purpose, or identity of someone or somethi
a situation in which the real nature, purpose, or identity of someone or something is hidden behind a deliberately different outward appearance
The new community center is actually a library in disguise — it has a reading room upstairs.
[noun] in disguise
His angry outburst was really concern in disguise, because he was terrified that she would get hurt.
The so-called charity gala was just a marketing campaign in disguise.
Defne's cheerful attitude was a disguise for the deep loneliness she felt inside.
文法句型
[noun] in disguise
a disguise for [noun]
用法筆記
This sense is uncountable or singular. It appears most commonly in the fixed phrase 'in disguise' after a noun, or in the pattern 'a disguise for [something]'. Unlike sense 1, it does not refer to physical items you wear.