新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

conceal

英  [kənˈsiːl]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • conceals , concealing , concealed

    1[T 及物动词] 掩盖 , 隐藏

    If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.

    双语例句

    例:

    Frances decided to conceal the machine behind a hinged panel.

    弗朗西丝决定把那台机器藏到一块可开合的镶板后面。

    2[T 及物动词] 隐瞒(信息) , 掩饰(情感)

    If you conceal a piece of information or a feeling, you do not let other people know about it.

    双语例句

    例:

    Robert could not conceal his relief.

    罗伯特掩饰不住自己如释重负的心情。

    3[T 及物动词] 遮盖

    If something conceals something else, it covers it and prevents it from being seen.

    双语例句

    例:

    a pair of carved Indian doors which conceal a built-in cupboard.

    一对遮挡嵌入式壁橱的印度雕花门。