mask
gb/mˈæsk/ us/mˈæsk/
A2
Angol
~ 5600
maszk, elfed, elnyom, leplez, álarc, pakolás, maszkol, kitakar, maszkot visel, maszkot vesz fel
FŐNÉV
A2
1
maszk
A2
Használati minta:
to wear a mask
Passengers are required to wear a mask on the subway.
Az utasoknak maszkot kell viselniük a metrón.
He pulled his mask down to take a drink of water.
Lehúzta a maszkját, hogy igyon egy korty vizet.
The thief wore a ski mask to hide his identity.
She bought a colorful mask for the costume party.
The doctor adjusted her surgical mask before entering the room.
Példák tanulóknak
Please wear a mask in the hospital.
Kérjük, viseljen maszkot a kórházban.
He takes off his mask when he gets home.
Leveszi a maszkját, amikor hazaér.
The child puts on a lion mask for the school play.
I lost my mask on the bus.
She bought a new black mask at the pharmacy.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mask' with 'masque', which is an old word for a type of play, or with 'mascara', which is eye makeup. For face coverings, use 'mask'.
Jelentés
covering worn over the face
Szókapcsolatok
wear a mask
|face mask
|surgical mask
|gas mask
|remove your mask
|protective mask
Szinonimák
face covering (More formal and general; often used in public health or legal contexts.)
Antonimák
barefaced (Describes having no mask or covering on the face.)
Témák
health
|safety
|daily life
|culture
|daily_life
Definíció
A thing you wear on your face to protect it, hide who you are, or for fun or tradition.
A piece of material or equipment that covers all or part of the face, especially to protect, hide, or decorate it.
IGE
B1
2
Használati minta:
to mask [something]
The strong perfume masked the smell of smoke.
Az erős parfüm elnyomta a füstszagot.
Loud music masked the noise from the construction site.
A hangos zene elnyomta az építkezés zaját.
The company used complex language to mask the real cost of the service.
Her cheerful tone masked how nervous she really was.
Thick clouds masked the mountain peaks from view.
Példák tanulóknak
The sugar masks the bitter taste of the medicine.
A cukor elfedi a gyógyszer keserű ízét.
Her smile masks her sadness.
A mosolya leplezi a szomorúságát.
Heavy rain masks the sound of the cars.
He tried to mask his anger with a joke.
Dark glasses can mask tired eyes.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes think 'mask' only means 'to put on a mask'. As a verb, it is often used more generally to mean 'to hide' or 'to cover' a smell, sound, feeling, or fact.
Jelentés
hide or block something
Szókapcsolatok
mask the smell
|mask the sound
|mask the pain
|mask the truth
|mask the problem
Szinonimák
conceal (Slightly more formal; focuses more on keeping something secret.)
Antonimák
reveal (Means to make something known or easy to see instead of hiding it.)
Témák
communication
|perception
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
To hide something so people cannot easily see it, hear it, smell it, or know it.
To hide something or make it difficult to see, hear, smell, or understand, often by covering it or by having a stronger effect than it.
FŐNÉV
B2
3
álarc
B2
Használati minta:
a mask of [emotion/attitude]
His friendly smile was just a mask hiding deep insecurity.
Barátságos mosolya csak álarc volt, amely mögött mély bizonytalanság húzódott.
She wore a mask of confidence during the interview, but inside she was terrified.
A magabiztosság álarcát viselte az interjú alatt, de belül rettegett.
Behind his joking mask, he was actually very sensitive.
The politician's mask slipped when he shouted at the reporter.
Her calm voice was a mask for growing panic.
Példák tanulóknak
He uses jokes as a mask for his pain.
A vicceket álarcként használja, hogy elfedje a fájdalmát.
Her happy face is a mask; she feels lonely.
Vidám arckifejezése csak álarc; valójában magányosnak érzi magát.
Behind the mask of a strong man, he is afraid.
She shows a mask of calm at work.
His angry words are a mask for fear.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may take this meaning literally and picture a physical object. In this sense, 'mask' is abstract and refers to someone's behavior or expression, not an actual thing on the face.
Jelentés
outward behavior that hides feelings
Szókapcsolatok
a mask of confidence
|a mask of calm
|behind the mask
|emotional mask
|public mask
Szinonimák
facade (More formal and often used in writing; suggests a false outward appearance.)
Antonimák
authenticity (Refers to showing one's true self without pretending.)
Témák
emotions
|psychology
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
The way someone looks or acts that hides how they really feel or who they really are.
A way of behaving, speaking, or appearing that hides a person's true feelings, thoughts, or character.
FŐNÉV
B1
4
Használati minta:
to apply a mask to [skin/hair]
She uses a clay mask once a week to reduce oil on her skin.
Hetente egyszer agyagpakolást használ, hogy kevésbé legyen zsíros a bőre.
Leave the hair mask on for ten minutes before rinsing.
Hagyd a hajpakolást tíz percig hatni, mielőtt leöblíted.
The spa offers a moisturizing mask for dry faces.
This charcoal mask is supposed to clean your pores.
He put on a soothing mask after shaving to calm his skin.
Példák tanulóknak
I put a mask on my face every Sunday night.
Minden vasárnap este arcpakolást teszek fel.
This hair mask makes my hair soft.
Ez a hajpakolás puhává teszi a hajamat.
Leave the mask on your skin for fifteen minutes.
She buys a new face mask from the shop.
After the mask, my face feels clean.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse this cosmetic sense with a protective face covering. In beauty contexts, 'mask' usually means a cream or gel on the skin or hair, not a cloth or medical mask.
Jelentés
cosmetic treatment on face or hair
Szókapcsolatok
face mask
|clay mask
|hair mask
|hydrating mask
|apply a mask
Szinonimák
facial (Refers more generally to a face treatment, often in a salon; not always a thick layer that dries.)
Antonimák
cleanser (A product used to remove dirt or makeup quickly, not left on the skin like a mask.)
Témák
beauty
|health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Definíció
A special cream or liquid you put on your face or hair for some time and then wash off to make it look or feel better.
A thick layer of cosmetic product that is spread on the face or hair, left for a short time, and then washed or peeled off to improve its condition.
FŐNÉV
C1
TECHNICAL
5
maszk
C1
Használati minta:
to apply a mask to [image/data/signal]
Use this mask to select only the bright areas of the image.
Ezzel a maszkkal csak a kép világos területeit jelöld ki.
The network engineer changed the subnet mask to allow more devices.
A hálózati mérnök megváltoztatta az alhálózati maszkot, hogy több eszköz csatlakozhasson.
A bitmask is used to turn specific bits on or off.
The software stores the selection as a mask that you can edit later.
In this operation, the mask defines which pixels will be blurred.
Példák tanulóknak
The program uses a mask to hide some data.
A program maszkot használ bizonyos adatok elrejtésére.
We set a new subnet mask on the router.
Új alhálózati maszkot állítottunk be a routeren.
An image mask shows which pixels to change.
The mask tells the computer what parts to read.
A bitmask can mark some bits as 1 and others as 0.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may think of a physical covering. In technical texts, 'mask' is abstract data or a pattern, not an object you wear.
Jelentés
data or pattern that hides or selects
Szókapcsolatok
bitmask
|subnet mask
|image mask
|apply a mask
|mask layer
Szinonimák
filter (Overlaps in some contexts; 'filter' selects data but does not always work by position or pattern like a mask.)
Antonimák
unmask (In technical contexts, can mean to remove a masking operation so that hidden data or bits become visible or active again.)
Témák
technology
|science
Definíció
In technical work with data, images, or signals, a special pattern or set of numbers that tells which parts to show, change, or hide.
In computing, electronics, or imaging, a pattern, layer, or set of data used to select, hide, or protect specific parts of another image, signal, or dataset.
IGE
C1
TECHNICAL
6
Használati minta:
to mask [part/area/data] with [material/mask]
Mask off the windows before you start painting the walls.
Maszkold ki az ablakokat, mielőtt elkezded festeni a falakat.
The software lets you mask out the background of the photo.
A szoftverrel kimaszkolhatod a fénykép hátterét.
Engineers masked the sensitive components during the coating process.
Use this tool to mask the area you do not want to edit.
The filter masks high-frequency noise in the audio signal.
Példák tanulóknak
We mask the edges so the paint does not touch them.
Leragasztjuk a széleket, hogy ne érje őket festék.
You can mask the sky and change only the land in this photo.
Kimaszkolhatod az eget, és csak a szárazföldet módosíthatod ezen a fotón.
The machine masks some parts to keep them safe.
Mask out the noise and keep the clear sound.
They mask the chip before adding a new layer.
Jelentés
cover parts to block effects
Szókapcsolatok
mask off the area
|mask out background
|mask unwanted noise
|mask selected pixels
Szinonimák
shield (Focuses more on physical protection, but in technical use can be similar when protecting parts from a process.)
Antonimák
expose (In many technical contexts, means to leave something uncovered or subject to a process instead of protecting or blocking it.)
Témák
technology
|science
Definíció
To hide or protect some parts of something, like an image, a surface, or data, so that only the other parts are changed or seen.
To cover or block specific parts of a surface, image, signal, or dataset so that they are not affected by a process or are hidden from use.
IGE
B2
7
Használati minta:
to mask in/on [place/situation]
All visitors must mask while inside the clinic.
A klinikán belül minden látogatónak maszkot kell viselnie.
Please remember to mask on public transport.
Kérjük, ne felejtsen el maszkot viselni a tömegközlekedési eszközökön.
Students are asked to mask in crowded areas of the campus.
Some people still choose to mask in busy shops.
He forgot to mask before entering the lab.
Példák tanulóknak
You must mask on the bus.
A buszon maszkot kell viselned.
We mask when we go into the hospital.
Maszkot viselünk, amikor bemegyünk a kórházba.
She does not want to mask at the party.
They mask in class but not outside.
Please mask before you enter the room.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may expect 'mask' to be followed by a direct object here (e.g. *'mask your face'), but in health rules it is often used without an object: 'You must mask indoors.'
Jelentés
put on a face mask
Szókapcsolatok
mask indoors
|mask in public
|mask at work
|remember to mask
Szinonimák
mask up (Common informal phrasal verb; often used in spoken instructions.)
Antonimák
unmask (Means to take off your mask or to be without a mask.)
Témák
health
|daily life
|daily_life
Definíció
To put a mask on your face and keep it there.
To put on or wear a protective face mask.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
mask
IPA
GB/mˈæsk/
US/mˈæsk/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
mask (1 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (mask)
Szóalakok
Noun
- Base: mask
- Plural: masks
Verb
- Base: mask
- 3rd Person Singular: masks
- Present Participle: masking
- Past: masked
Szócsalád
Forms
masks
noun
masking
verb
masked
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unmask
verb
Kifejezések
behind the mask
1/bɪhˈaɪnd ðə mˈæsk/
idiom
hidden self under appearance
Used to talk about a person’s real feelings or character that are hidden by their behavior or appearance.
Példák
- Behind the mask of confidence, she was very insecure.
- No one knew what he was really like behind the mask.
- The book tries to show the real man behind the mask of power.
drop the mask
1/dɹˈɑp ðə mˈæsk/
idiom
stop pretending, show truth
To stop pretending and show how you really feel or who you really are.
Példák
- Eventually he dropped the mask and admitted he was afraid.
- She rarely drops the mask of professionalism at work.
- In private, the politician dropped the mask and spoke very openly.
mask off
1/mˈæsk ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
remove a mask or covering
To take a mask off your face, or to remove a covering that was protecting part of something.
Példák
- You can mask off once you leave the building.
- They told the actors to mask off after the scene was finished.
- When the paint was dry, we masked off the tape and checked the edges.
mask up
1/mˈæsk ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
put on a face mask
To put a mask on your face, usually because of a health or safety rule.
Példák
- Everyone had to mask up before boarding the plane.
- Don’t forget to mask up when you go into the clinic.
- Workers are asked to mask up in crowded areas of the factory.
wear a mask
1/wˈɛɹ ə mˈæsk/
fixed phrase
have a mask on your face
To have a mask on your face, especially for health, work, or a special event.
Példák
- You must wear a mask in the waiting room.
- Children wear a mask during the school play.
- He has to wear a mask at work all day.