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masquerading

/ˌmæskəˈreɪdɪŋ/ /ˌmɑːskəˈreɪdɪŋ/

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verb

Маскироваться, рядиться

To take part in a masquerade; to assemble in masks and costumes; to wear a disguise.

Examples :

"I’m going to masquerade as the wikipede. What are you going to dress up as?"

Я собираюсь маскироваться под википедиста. Во что ты собираешься нарядиться?

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verb

Маскироваться, притворяться

To pass off as a different person or a person with qualities that one does not possess; also, to make a pretentious show of being what one is not.

Examples :

"He masqueraded as my friend until the truth finally came out."

Он маскировался под моего друга, пока правда наконец не всплыла.

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verb

Маскировать, скрывать

To conceal (someone) with, or as if with, a mask; to disguise.

Examples :

"The stray cat was masquerading as a house pet by rubbing against people's legs and meowing sweetly at their doors, hoping for food. "

Бродячий кот маскировался под домашнего питомца, трусь о ноги людей и сладко мяукая у их дверей, надеясь на еду.

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noun

Маскарад, притворство

The act of one who masquerades.

Examples :

"The con artist's success relied heavily on his masquerading as a wealthy businessman. "

Успех мошенника во многом зависел от его притворства богатым бизнесменом.

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