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masquerades

/ˌmæskəˈreɪdz/

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noun

假面舞会，化装舞会

An assembly or party of people wearing (usually elaborate or fanciful) masks and costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.

Examples :

"I was invited to the masquerade party at their home."

我被邀请去他们家参加化装舞会了。

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noun

伪装，化装。

The act of wearing a mask or dressing up in a costume for, or as if for, a masquerade ball.

Examples :

"The school's Halloween masquerades are always full of creative costumes. "

学校万圣节的化装舞会总是充满着创意十足的服装。

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noun

伪装，掩饰，虚饰。

An act of living under false pretenses; a concealment of something by a false or unreal show; a disguise, a pretence; also, a pretentious display.

Examples :

"Her perfect grades were a masquerade; she secretly hired someone to do all her homework. "

她完美的成绩单不过是伪装；她偷偷雇人帮她做所有的作业。

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noun

形形色色的事物，五花八门的事物.

An assembly of varied, often fanciful, things.

Examples :

"The museum's exhibit was a masquerades of ancient artifacts, modern sculptures, and interactive displays. "

这家博物馆的展览汇集了形形色色的古代文物、现代雕塑和互动展示。

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noun

Cosplay小品比赛, 角色扮演比赛

A cosplay event at which costumed attendees perform skits.

Examples :

"The annual anime convention culminates in elaborate masquerades, where cosplayers showcase their craftsmanship and performance skills on stage. "

年度动漫大会的高潮是精心设计的Cosplay小品比赛, cosplayer们在舞台上展示他们的精湛技艺和表演技巧.

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noun

假面舞会，化装舞会

A dramatic performance by actors in masks; a mask or masque.

Examples :

"The annual school masquerades were the highlight of the fall festival, with students creating elaborate costumes and masks for the performances. "

每年秋季庆典的高潮就是学校一年一度的假面舞会，学生们会为表演制作精美的服装和面具。

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noun

比武，马上比武。

A Spanish entertainment or military exercise in which squadrons of horses charge at each other, the riders fighting with bucklers and canes.

Examples :

"While largely historical, masquerades were once a popular spectacle in Spain, showcasing both equestrian skill and martial prowess in a mock battle. "

虽然主要存在于历史中，马上比武曾一度是西班牙非常受欢迎的表演，以模拟战斗的形式展现骑术和武术技巧。

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verb

伪装，化装。

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?"

我要伪装成维基蜈蚣去参加化装舞会。你打算扮成什么？

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verb

伪装，冒充，假装

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."

他一直伪装成我的朋友，直到真相大白。

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verb

伪装，掩饰

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

Examples :

"He masquerades his fear of public speaking with a confident smile. "

他用自信的微笑伪装自己对公开演讲的恐惧。

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