veil
英 [veɪl]
美[vel]
- n. 面纱;面罩;遮蔽物;托词
- vt. 遮蔽;掩饰;以面纱遮掩;用帷幕分隔
- vi. 蒙上面纱;出现轻度灰雾
- n. (Veil)人名;(法)韦伊;(德)法伊尔
词组搭配
beyond the veil
in a mysterious or hidden place or state, especially the unknown state of life after death
死后未知世界
draw a veil over
avoid discussing or calling attention to (something), especially because it is embarrassing or unpleasant
避而不谈;隐瞒
take the veil
become a nun
当修女
双语例句
- 1. He recognized the coast of England through a veil of mist.
- 透过薄雾他认出了那是英格兰的海岸线。
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- 2. She swathes her face in a veil of decorative muslin.
- 她用装饰性的薄纱遮住了脸。
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- 3. It would dishonour my family if I didn't wear the veil.
- 如果我不戴面纱就会有辱门楣。
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- 4. The chilling facts behind this veil of silence were slow to emerge.
- 沉默背后的骇人真相慢慢显露出来。
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- 5. He retreated behind a veil of cigarette smoke.
- 他隐藏在一层香烟烟雾之后。
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