masquerades
Произношение: [ˌmæskəˈreɪdz]
Контекст: «disguise»
(verb) to wear a costume or mask to hide who you really are. This is often done during parties or celebrations where people dress up to have fun and pretend to be someone else.
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At the carnival, many people masquerade as their favorite characters.
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She didn't masquerade for the event; she chose to wear her regular clothes instead.
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Why do you think some people like to masquerade at festivals?
Контекст: «event»
(noun) a celebration or party where people wear masks and costumes. It's a fun way to celebrate and enjoy being someone different for a night.
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The masquerade was the highlight of the year, with beautiful masks and music.
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He was disappointed that he couldn't attend the masquerade because of a family emergency.
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Have you ever been to a masquerade before?
Контекст: «deception»
(noun) a way of pretending to be something or someone else to hide the truth. People might masquerade their feelings or intentions, making it hard for others to know how they really feel.
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Her kindness was just a masquerade, hiding her true feelings of sadness.
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He couldn't maintain the masquerade anymore; his real emotions started to show.
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What do you think makes someone choose to masquerade their true feelings?