dissimulate
dissimulate 这个单词的意思是“隐藏,掩饰,假装”。它的词源是来自拉丁语 dissimulare,意思是“隐藏,掩饰”,由 dis-(表示贬义)和 simulare(表示模仿或假装)组成。
Some scholars dissimulate their ignorance and incompetence by flattering and fawning over their superiors.
一些学者通过奉承和巴结他们的上级来掩饰他们的无知和无能。
feign来自拉丁语 fingere,意思是“塑造,编造”,与 fiction(小说)有同源关系。
He feigned a headache to avoid going to school. 他假装头疼以避免去上学。
dissemble来自拉丁语 dissimulare,与 dissimulate 同源,但更强调伪装或掩盖真实情况。
He tried to dissemble his guilt by smiling. 他试图用微笑来掩饰他的内疚。