单词	masquerade
释义	masquerade1 nounmasquerade2 verb masquerademas‧que‧rade1 /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/ noun Word Origin WORD ORIGINmasquerade1 Origin: 1500-1600 French, Old Italian mascarada, from maschera; ➔ MASK1 Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES a masquerade ball EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Am I not your mistress in masquerade ... Trader? And this can not be achieved by enacting and responding to any general masquerade of fixed roles. Dressing up, role playing and masquerade form the conceptual basis of Kahlo's work. Most attempts of this sort were charades, performances in masquerade. Similarly, the puerile masquerade of seventies non-swearing was worth watching because it was deliciously nonsensical. Time trapped one in a masquerade with costumes of its own choice. word sets WORD SETS► Clothes anorak, nounarm, nounascot, nounBabygro, nounbalaclava, nounbandanna, nounbaseball cap, nounbasque, nounbathing cap, nounbathing costume, nounbathing suit, nounbathing trunks, nounbathrobe, nounbath towel, nounbeachwear, nounbeading, nounbeanie, nounbearskin, nounbell-bottoms, nounbelt, nounbelted, adjectiveberet, nounbespoke, adjectivebib, nounbikini, nounblack-tie, adjectiveblazer, nounblouse, nounblue jeans, nounboa, nounbobble, nounbobble hat, nounbobby socks, nounbodice, nounbody, nounbody stocking, nounbody suit, nounboiler suit, nounbolero, nounbolo tie, nounbomber jacket, nounbonnet, nounboob tube, nounboot, nounbootee, nounbootlace, nounbottom, nounboxer shorts, nounbra, nounbraid, nounbrassiere, nounbreeches, nounbritches, nounbrogue, nounBurberry, business suit, nounbustle, nouncaftan, nouncagoule, nouncamiknickers, nouncamisole, nouncap, nouncape, nouncardigan, nouncare label, nouncarpet slipper, nouncassock, nouncast-offs, nouncasual, adjectivecat suit, nounchemise, nounchinos, nounchinstrap, nouncloak, nouncloche, nounclog, nouncloth cap, nouncoat, nouncoattails, nouncocked hat, nouncony, nouncoonskin, adjectivecope, nouncorset, nouncourt shoe, nouncouture, nouncowboy hat, nouncowl, nouncowl neck, nouncrew neck, nouncrinoline, nouncuff, nounculottes, nouncummerbund, nouncut, noundeck shoe, noundeerstalker, noundelicates, nounderby, noundicky, noundinner jacket, noundog collar, noundonkey jacket, noundouble-breasted, adjectivedoublet, noundrainpipe trousers, noundrawstring, noundress, noundressing gown, noundress shirt, noundress uniform, noundrip-dry, adjectivedry-clean, verbdry cleaner's, nounduffel coat, noundungarees, nounduster, nounearmuffs, nounelbow, nounensemble, nounespadrille, nounevening dress, nounfalsies, nounfashion, nounfashion show, nounfastener, nounfeather boa, nounfeathered, adjectivefez, nounfishnet stockings, nounfitting, nounfitting room, nounflannel, nounflannelette, nounflat, adjectiveflat cap, nounfleece, nounflip-flops, nounflipper, nounfloor-length, adjectiveflounce, nounflounced, adjectivefly, nounfootwear, nounformal, nounfox, nounfray, verbfrilly, adjectivefrock, nounfrock coat, nounfull, adjectivefull dress, nounfur, nounfuzz, noungabardine, noungaiter, noungaloshes, noungarment, noungarter, noungarter belt, noungather, verbgather, noungathering, noungauntlet, noungear, noungetup, noungirdle, nounglove, noungloved, adjectivegown, noungreatcoat, nounG-string, noungumboot, noungusset, noungym shoe, noungymslip, nounhaberdasher, nounhaberdashery, nounhalter, nounhand-me-down, nounhanger, nounhankie, nounhard-wearing, adjectivehat, nounhatpin, nounhatter, nounheadband, nounheaddress, nounheadscarf, nounhem, nounhem, verbhemline, nounhip pocket, nounhobnailed, adjectivehomburg, nounhooded, adjectivehook and eye, nounhose, nounhosiery, nounhot pants, nounhousecoat, nouninformal, adjectiveinsole, nouninstep, nouniron, nouniron, verbironing, nounjackboot, nounjacket, nounjammies, nounjeans, nounjerkin, nounjersey, nounJockey shorts, nounjockstrap, nounjodhpurs, nounjogging suit, nounjumper, nounjumpsuit, nounkaftan, nounkerchief, nounkhakis, nounkilt, nounkimono, nounknee breeches, nounknickerbockers, nounknickers, nounlace, nounlace-up, nounlapel, nounleg, nounleggings, nounleotard, nounlinen, nounloafer, nounloincloth, nounlong, adjectivelong johns, nounlounge suit, nounlow, adjectivelow-cut, adjectiveLycra, nounmac, nounmackintosh, nounmantle, nounmasquerade, nounmatinée jacket, nounmenswear, nounmilliner, nounmillinery, nounmini, nounminiskirt, nounmink, nounmitt, nounmitten, nounmob cap, nounmoccasin, nounmoleskin, nounmonogram, nounmoon boot, nounmorning coat, nounmorning dress, nounmorning suit, nounmourning, nounmuff, nounmuffler, nounmukluks, nounmule, nounmuu-muu, nounname-tape, nounnational costume, nounnational dress, nounneck, nounneckerchief, nounnecktie, nounnegligee, nounnightcap, nounnightclothes, nounnightdress, nounnightgown, nounnightie, nounnightshirt, nounnightwear, nounnon-iron, adjectiveoff-the-peg, adjectiveoilskin, nounone-piece, adjectiveopen, adjectiveopen-necked, adjectiveouterwear, nounoutfitter, nounoutsize, adjectiveoverall, nounovercoat, nounoverdressed, adjectiveovershoe, nounoxford, nounpadded, adjectivepanama hat, nounpanel, nounpantaloons, nounpanties, nounpants, nounpantyhose, nounparka, nounpatch, nounpatch, verbpatent leather, nounpeak, nounpencil skirt, nounpetticoat, nounpillbox, nounpinafore, nounpinny, nounpith helmet, nounpj's, nounplimsoll, nounplus fours, nounpolo neck, nounpolo shirt, nounponcho, nounpre-shrunk, adjectivepull-on, adjectivepullover, nounputtee, nounpyjamas, nounraglan, adjectiveraincoat, nounrainproof, adjectiveready-to-wear, adjectiveregalia, nounrevealing, adjectiverobe, nounrobed, adjectiverubber boot, nounruff, nounruffle, nounrun, verbrun, nounsable, nounsaddle shoe, nounsailor suit, nounsandal, nounsari, nounsarong, nounsartorial, adjectivesash, nounsatchel, nounscarf, nounschool tie, nounscoop neck, nounseamed, adjectiveseamless, adjectiveseparates, nounshawl, nounshell suit, nounshirt, nounshirtfront, nounshirt tail, nounshoe, nounshoehorn, nounshoelace, nounshoemaker, nounshoestring, nounshoulder, nounshoulder strap, nounshowerproof, adjectivesinglet, nounskin-tight, adjectiveskirt, nounskull cap, nounslicker, nounslingback, nounslip, nounslip-ons, nounslipper, nounsmock, nounsmoking jacket, nounsmuggling, nounsnap, nounsnappy, adjectivesneaker, nounsnowshoe, nounsnug, adjectivesock, nounsole, nounsole, verbsombrero, nounsou'wester, nounsox, nounsporran, nounsport coat, nounsport jacket, nounsports coat, nounsport shirt, nounsports jacket, nounsports shirt, nounsporty, adjectivestay, nounStetson, nounstiletto, nounstocking, nounstole, nounstone-washed, adjectivestraitjacket, nounstrip, nounstud, nounsuit, nounsundress, nounsun hat, nounsurplice, nounsuspender belt, nounsweatband, nounsweater, nounsweatpants, nounsweatshirt, nounsweat suit, nounswimming costume, nounswimming trunks, nounswimsuit, nounswimwear, nountailcoat, nountank top, nountee shirt, nounten-gallon hat, nounTerylene, nounthermal, adjectivethong, nounthree-piece suit, nountights, nountoga, nountop, nountopcoat, nountopee, nountop hat, nountopi, nountopper, nountracksuit, nountrain, nountrench coat, nountrilby, nountrousers, nountrouser suit, nounT-shirt, nountube top, nountuck, verbtuck, nountunic, nounturban, nounturtleneck, nountutu, nountuxedo, nountweed, nountwinset, nountwo-piece, adjectiveunderclothes, noununderdressed, adjectiveundergarment, noununderpants, nounundershirt, noununderwear, nounundies, noununiform, noununiformed, adjectiveunion suit, nounupper, nounveil, nounvelour, nounvelvet, nounvisor, nounvoluminous, adjectivewaist, nounwaistband, nounwaistcoat, nounwaistline, nounwardrobe, nounwashing, nounwaterproof, nounwear, nounwedding dress, nounwellie, nounwellington, nounwelly, nounwet-look, adjectivewet suit, nounwimple, nounwind breaker, nounwing collar, nounwingtip, nounwool, nounwoollen, adjectivewoollens, nounwoolly, adjectivewoolly, nounworsted, nounwrap, nounwrap-around, adjectivewrinkle, nounwristband, nounY-fronts, nounyoke, nounzoot suit, noun 1[countable] a formal dance or party where people wear masks and unusual clothes2[countable, uncountable] a way of behaving or speaking that hides your true thoughts or feelings SYN  pretence:  She didn’t really love him, but she kept up the masquerade for the children’s sake. masquerade1 nounmasquerade2 verb masquerademasquerade2 verb [intransitive] Verb Table VERB TABLE masquerade Simple Form Present I, you, we, they masquerade he, she, it masquerades Past I, you, he, she, it, we, they masqueraded Present perfect I, you, we, they have masqueraded he, she, it has masqueraded Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had masqueraded Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will masquerade Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have masqueraded Continuous Form Present I am masquerading he, she, it is masquerading you, we, they are masquerading Past I, he, she, it was masquerading you, we, they were masquerading Present perfect I, you, we, they have been masquerading he, she, it has been masquerading Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had been masquerading Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will be masquerading Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have been masquerading Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Certainly censorship should not be allowed to masquerade as virtuous compromise, but nor should commitment to free speech go unexamined. John F.. Kerry Wednesday described the governor as an enemy of higher education masquerading as an election-year friend. Maybe writer / director Michael Mann thought he was creating an existential male menopause movie masquerading as a cops-and-robbers drama. No reality, he wrote, only images masquerading as reality, only dreams masquerading as the real world. The play is more an act of self-immolation masquerading as rational justification. They often masqueraded as potential customers in order to get information. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorto pretend to be someone else► pretend to behave as if you are someone else and try to make other people believe this: pretend to be somebody: · We pretended to be students and got into the club for free.pretend (that): · They got into the house by pretending they worked for the electricity company. ► make yourself out to be to pretend that you are cleverer, richer, more important etc than you really are: · Richard led us around the art gallery, making himself out to be some kind of expert on modern art.· What I don't like about her is that she makes herself out to be something special. ► impersonate to behave as though you are someone with official power or someone famous, either for dishonest reasons or in order to entertain people: · I got home to find him impersonating Elvis Presley in front of the mirror.· It's illegal to impersonate a police officer. ► do an impersonation/do an impression to speak, walk, or behave like someone else, in order to make people laugh: do an impersonation/do an impression of: · Stuart did a brilliant impersonation of the boss.· a comedian with his own TV show, who does impressions of famous politicians ► role play when you pretend to be someone else and behave as they would behave, especially as a way of learning about a situation or developing a skill: · The course uses role play to teach you how to deal with difficult or aggressive customers. ► pose as to pretend to be someone else, especially someone in an official position, in order to make it easier for you to do something bad or illegal: · He posed as a doctor to gain access to the hospital.· There have been cases of thieves posing as telephone engineers to trick people into letting them into their homes. ► masquerade as to pretend that you are someone else, especially by dressing or behaving in the way that they do - used especially in literature and stories: · He got into the stadium masquerading as a security guard.· A journalist masquerading as a businessman approached the politicians, and offered them bribes. ► disguise as to change your appearance, especially your clothes, so that you look like someone else and people cannot recognize you: · He escaped across the border disguised as a priest.disguise yourself as: · Maybe you could disguise yourself as a waiter and sneak in there. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► as · By masquerading as poisonous insects, they avoid attacks from birds that might otherwise eat them.· The play is more an act of self-immolation masquerading as rational justification.· Advertisers masquerading as private individuals will be liable to prosecution.· They often masqueraded as potential customers in order to get information.· But these wave-chroniclers, these Xenophons of the surf, often went about masquerading as prophets.· There is a class of words known as epithets which are really nouns plus adjectives masquerading as pure nouns.· The virus masquerades as a picture of Anna Kournikova, the tennis star.· Certainly censorship should not be allowed to masquerade as virtuous compromise, but nor should commitment to free speech go unexamined. to pretend to be something or someone differentmasquerade as A number of police officers masqueraded as demonstrators. Some of these breakfast foods are just candy masquerading as cereals.masquerade under He was masquerading under a false name.
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