cover up

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral

Meaning: To hide emotions

掩饰,隐藏(情绪)
Ocultar, disimular
隠す、ごまかす
감추다, 숨기다

To conceal true feelings.

隐藏真实的感受。不让别人看到自己的脆弱或痛苦。
Esconder los verdaderos sentimientos. No mostrar debilidad o dolor.
本当の感情を隠すこと。弱さや痛みを見せないようにすること。
진짜 감정을 감추다.
Base verb: cover
Particle: up
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. She covered up her hurt.
    她掩饰了自己的伤痛
    Ocultó su dolor
    彼女は傷ついた気持ちを隠した
    그녀는 상처받은 마음을 숨겼다.
  2. He covers up his insecurity.
    他掩饰着自己的不安全感
    Disimula su inseguridad
    彼は不安を隠している
    그는 불안감을 감추고 있다.
  3. Don't cover up how you feel.
    别隐藏你的感受
    No ocultes cómo te sientes
    本当の気持ちを隠さないで
    네 감정을 숨기지 마.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: hiding, concealing, feelings

Tone: concerned

✓ Do Say

  • Cover up
    掩饰
    Ocultar
    隠す
    감추다

Origin & History

From covering something.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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