belie
US /bɪˈlaɪ/
UK /bɪˈlaɪ/
动词
1.
掩盖, 驳斥, 与...不符
fail to give a true impression of (something); disguise or contradict
示例:
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His cheerful smile belied his inner sadness.
他开朗的笑容掩盖了内心的悲伤。
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The evidence belies his claims of innocence.
证据驳斥了他无罪的说法。
2.
辜负, 未能实现
(of an expectation or hope) fail to fulfill or justify
示例:
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The results belied their initial optimism.
结果辜负了他们最初的乐观。
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His calm demeanor belied the turmoil he felt inside.
他平静的举止掩盖了内心的不安。