conceal
/kənˈsiːl/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3723 in the learning path
隐藏；遮住
Definitions
v. To keep something from being seen
隐藏；遮住
v. To prevent facts or feelings from becoming known
隐瞒；掩饰
Example
She concealed the birthday present behind a large cushion.
她把生日礼物藏在一个大靠垫后面。
Companies that conceal environmental damage from the public risk losing consumer trust when the truth emerges.
企业若向公众隐瞒环境破坏情况，真相曝光时就可能失去消费者的信任。
Collocations
- conceal evidence
- conceal the truth
- conceal feelings
- conceal something from someone
Word family
- concealment (n.)
- concealed (adj.)
Synonyms
- hide
- cover
Antonyms
- reveal
- expose
Usage tip
conceal比hide正式；常用conceal sth from sb。
FAQ
- What does conceal mean?
- To keep something from being seen To prevent facts or feelings from becoming known
- How is conceal pronounced?
- UK /kənˈsiːl/, US /kənˈsiːl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
