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veil

UK/veil/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC1

Definitions

n.

A piece of thin fabric worn to cover the face or head; anything that hides or disguises something.

面纱;遮蔽物,掩饰

v.

To cover or conceal with or as if with a veil; to hide or disguise.

遮蔽,掩盖,掩饰

Root Breakdown

Native English
veilother
=veil

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She wore a white veil to conceal her identity at the masquerade ball.

  • 2.

    A veil of secrecy surrounded the government's decision-making process.

  • 3.

    The morning mist created a veil over the ancient mountains.

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