belie
US /bɪˈlaɪ/
UK /bɪˈlaɪ/
動詞
1.
掩蓋, 駁斥, 與...不符
fail to give a true impression of (something); disguise or contradict
範例:
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His cheerful smile belied his inner sadness.
他開朗的笑容掩蓋了內心的悲傷。
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The evidence belies his claims of innocence.
證據駁斥了他無罪的說法。
2.
辜負, 未能實現
(of an expectation or hope) fail to fulfill or justify
範例:
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The results belied their initial optimism.
結果辜負了他們最初的樂觀。
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His calm demeanor belied the turmoil he felt inside.
他平靜的舉止掩蓋了內心的不安。