guise
gb/ɡˈaɪz/ us/ɡˈaɪz/
C1
Angličtina
~ 9000
álca, valaminek a köntösében, valaminek a formájában, álruha, jelmez
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
1
álca
B2
Vzorec užití:
under the guise of [something]
The company collected personal data under the guise of a harmless online survey.
A cég személyes adatokat gyűjtött egy ártalmatlan online felmérés álcája alatt.
He visited the rebel camp in the guise of a journalist to avoid suspicion.
A gyanú elkerülése érdekében újságírónak álcázva látogatta meg a lázadók táborát.
The scam operated in the guise of a charity helping sick children.
Censorship was introduced under the guise of protecting national security.
She offered criticism in the guise of friendly advice.
Učební příklady
The thief entered the house under the guise of a repair worker.
A tolvaj szerelőnek álcázva ment be a házba.
The website asks for your money under the guise of a free game.
A weboldal egy ingyenes játék álcája alatt kéri el a pénzedet.
He spoke in the guise of a teacher, but he was really selling a product.
The new rule comes under the guise of safety, but many people do not trust it.
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse “guise” with the verb “disguise.” “Guise” is almost always a noun and is especially common in the fixed phrase “under the guise of [something].” Also, it should not be confused with “guys,” which is an informal word for “people” or “men.”
Význam
false outward appearance or pretense
Kolokace
under the guise of
|in the guise of
|adopt a guise
|take on a guise
|maintain the guise
|a respectable guise
Synonyma
pretense (Stresses pretending or acting, not necessarily the visual appearance.)
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façade (Often suggests a pleasant or respectable outward image hiding something negative.)
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disguise (More concrete and physical; often about clothes or looks, not just behavior or role.)
Antonyma
honesty (Emphasizes not hiding your true nature or purpose.)
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openness (Focuses on showing things as they really are, without a false front.)
Témata
deception
|society
|politics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A way something or someone looks or seems that hides what is really true.
An outward appearance, form, or behavior that is used to hide a person’s or thing’s true nature or purpose.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
2
Vzorec užití:
[something] in the guise of [something]
The film is a love story in the guise of a science‑fiction thriller.
A film egy sci-fi thriller köntösébe bújtatott szerelmi történet.
Her lectures came in the guise of casual conversations over coffee.
Az előadásai kötetlen, kávé melletti beszélgetések formájában zajlottak.
The app is actually a social network in the guise of a simple game.
Their propaganda appeared in the guise of entertainment shows.
The novel takes the guise of a detective story to explore moral questions.
Učební příklady
The lesson came in the guise of a funny story.
A lecke egy vicces történet formájában jelent meg.
The TV show is news in the guise of comedy.
A tévéműsor valójában hírműsor, komédia köntösében.
The ad is made in the guise of a short movie.
The message was sent in the guise of a friendly email.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use “guise” here when “form” or “type” would be simpler. Reserve “guise” for cases where the outward form feels different from the inner reality, often with a slight suggestion of hiding or transformation.
Význam
outward form, style, or version
Kolokace
in the guise of
|new guise
|modern guise
|familiar guise
|unexpected guise
Synonyma
form (More general and neutral; does not suggest any hidden difference.)
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version (Focuses on one of several types or forms something can take.)
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aspect (Highlights one “side” or way something appears, not necessarily its whole form.)
Antonyma
essence (Refers to what something really is at its core, not how it appears.)
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substance (Contrasts the inner reality with the outer form or look.)
Témata
culture
|media
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The form or style that something shows on the outside, which may be different from what it really is inside.
A particular form, style, or version in which something appears or is presented, especially when it is actually something else in substance.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C2
LITERARY
3
Vzorec užití:
[someone] in the guise of [a role]
The spy traveled in the humble guise of a farm worker.
A kém egy egyszerű földmunkás álruhájában utazott.
Actors entered the stage in the guise of ancient warriors.
A színészek ókori harcosok jelmezében léptek a színpadra.
He moved through the crowd in the guise of a street cleaner, completely unnoticed.
Učební příklady
The king walked through the town in the guise of a poor man.
A király egy szegény ember álruhájában járta a várost.
For the play, she was in the guise of a nurse.
A darabban nővér jelmezében jelent meg.
The thief came to the house in the guise of a police officer.
Častá chyba:
This sense is literary and less common in modern speech. Learners usually should use “costume” or “outfit” instead of “guise” for everyday situations.
Význam
clothing or costume giving a look
Kolokace
in peasant guise
|in royal guise
|in monk’s guise
|in military guise
Synonyma
costume (Common everyday word; refers mainly to special clothes, especially for parties or performances.)
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outfit (Neutral, modern; refers to a set of clothes, without the literary tone of “guise.”)
Antonyma
ordinary clothes (Emphasizes the lack of any special or pretend appearance.)
Témata
clothing
|theatre
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Clothes and look that make a person seem like a different kind of person, often as a costume.
Clothing and general appearance that make someone look like a particular kind of person, often for a special purpose.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
guise
IPA
GB/ɡˈaɪz/
US/ɡˈaɪz/
Slabiky a přízvuk
guise (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (guise)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: guise
- Plural: guises
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
in the guise of
1/ˈɪn ðə ɡˈaɪz əv/
fixed phrase
appearing or presented as something
To appear or be shown as one thing or in one role, while in reality being something else, sometimes in a hidden or surprising way.
Příklady
- The lecture came in the guise of a stand‑up comedy show.
- He visited the camp in the guise of a doctor.
- The warning arrived in the guise of a friendly suggestion.
under the guise of
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə ɡˈaɪz əv/
fixed phrase
claiming a false reason for actions
To say or show that you are doing something for one reason or as one thing, when in fact your real reason or purpose is different, often dishonest.
Příklady
- The government monitored citizens under the guise of fighting terrorism.
- They entered people’s homes under the guise of repair workers.
- The company sold users’ data under the guise of improving the service.