mindmap root((伪装)) disguise implies a deceptive changing of appearance or behavior that serves to conceal an identity, a motive, or an attitude: ~d himself as a peasant to escape detection. cloak suggests the assumption of something that covers and conceals identity or intention completely: ~s her greed and self-interest in the rhetoric of philosophy. mask suggests the prevention of recognition of a thing's true character usually by some obvious means and does not always imply deception or pretense: a smiling front that ~s a will of iron. dissemble stresses simulation for the purpose of deceiving and disguising especially feelings and opinions: ~d madness to survive the intrigues at court.