mask
/mɑːsk/ · /mæsk/
CEFR level B1Topic HealthWord #2721 in the learning path
口罩；面具
Definitions
n. A covering worn over part or all of the face.
口罩；面具
v. To hide something or make it less noticeable.
掩盖；掩饰
Example
She wore a mask while cleaning the dusty cupboard.
她清理满是灰尘的橱柜时戴着口罩。
Rapid economic growth can mask serious inequalities in access to education and healthcare.
经济快速增长可能掩盖教育和医疗机会方面的严重不平等。
Collocations
- wear a mask
- face mask
- mask the smell
- mask the problem
Word family
- masked (adj.)
- unmask (v.)
Usage tip
mask 作动词直接接宾语，表示掩盖问题或感受。
FAQ
- What does mask mean?
- A covering worn over part or all of the face. To hide something or make it less noticeable.
- How is mask pronounced?
- UK /mɑːsk/, US /mæsk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
