| 单词 | gloss over something |
| 释义 | (phrasal verb) Definition to conceal (an error, failing, or awkward moment) by minimizing it Some companies are happy to gloss over their use of animal testing. Synonyms conceal Robert could not conceal his relief. hide The compound was hidden by trees and shrubs. mask A thick grey cloud masked the sun. disguise She made no attempt to disguise her contempt. cover up veil Her hair swept across her face, as if to veil it. camouflage This is another clever attempt to camouflage reality. whitewash (informal) The administration is whitewashing the regime's actions. smooth over sweep under the carpet (informal) airbrush Additional synonymsin the sense of camouflage Definition to conceal by camouflage This is another clever attempt to camouflage reality. Synonyms disguise, cover, screen, hide, mask, conceal, obscure, veil, cloak, obfuscate (formal) in the sense of disguise Definition to change the appearance or manner in order to conceal the identity of (someone or something) She made no attempt to disguise her contempt. Synonyms hide, cover, conceal, screen, mask, suppress, withhold, veil, cloak, shroud, camouflage, keep secret, hush up, draw a veil over, keep dark, keep under your hat in the sense of hide Definition to obscure or cover (something) from view The compound was hidden by trees and shrubs. Synonyms obscure, cover, screen, bury, shelter, mask, disguise, conceal, eclipse, veil, cloak, shroud, camouflage, blot out Nearby words of |
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