late 14c., from Old French dissimulation (12c.), from Latin dissimulationem (nominative dissimulatio) "a disguising, concealment," noun of action from past participle stem of dissimulare "make unlike, conceal, disguise," from dis- "completely" + simulare "pretend, assume, simulate" (see simulation).
雙語例句
1. A habit of dissimulation is a hindrance , and a poorness to him.
在他這樣的一個(gè)人,一種掩飾的習(xí)慣是一種阻撓, 一個(gè)弱點(diǎn).
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
2. Still we have our limits beyond which we call dissimulation treachery.
不過我們?nèi)匀挥凶约旱南薅?超過這個(gè)界限,就是虛偽與背信棄義.
來自辭典例句
3. The protective instinct always nerved her to successful dissimulation.
自衛(wèi)的本能總能使她成功地披上偽裝.
來自辭典例句
4. The thelloef intruded into the house with caution and dissimulation.
小偷兒小心掩飾著闖入屋內(nèi).
來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
5. The thief intruded into the house with caution and dissimulation.