The representing of facts or events in a more favourable manner; the disguising of an undesirable act or intention; misrepresentation…
| 单词 | θ126884 |
| 释义 | the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > conformity with what is known, truth > deceit, deception, trickery > dissimulation, pretence > semblance, outward show > [noun] > creating fair appearance (10) colouring?1435 The representing of facts or events in a more favourable manner; the disguising of an undesirable act or intention; misrepresentation… cloaking1513 Wrapping in a cloak, concealment, disguise. disguising1587 The action of disguise, v. The giving of a false appearance or representation; concealing. varnishment1593 The act of varnishing. fucation1612 The action of painting the face; hence, the giving of a false semblance or appearance, counterfeiting. artinga1620 The employment of art or artifice. veneering1808 fig. (Cf. veneer, v. 2b.) duffing1826 The action or practice of duff, v.1 1; the action of selling or peddling goods under false pretences, esp. after their appearance has been… whitewash1882 An act or instance of whitewashing (whitewashing, n. 2b); esp. a report or investigation that conceals or ignores unpleasant, incriminating, or… window dressing1903 figurative. Something employed as a superficial or cosmetic addition or alteration, esp. something intended to create a falsely favourable or… |
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