under the guise of — pretending to be something else; using something as a false appearance or cover
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: pretending to be something else; using something as a false appearance or cover
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌndər ðə ɡaɪz ʌv/
Korean meaning: ~을 가장하여, ~의 명목으로, ~의 구실로
Korean pronunciation: **언**더 더 **가이**즈 오브
Example Sentences
- The spy entered the building under the guise of a pizza delivery man.
- Under the guise of studying together, they actually spent the evening watching Netflix.
- The company collected personal data under the guise of improving user experience.
under the guise of
PREPOSITION//ˈʌndər ðə ɡaɪz ʌv//
pretending to be something else; using something as a false appearance or cover
pretending to be something else; using something as a false appearance or cover
Under the guise of disguise, comes the ultimate surprise!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 프랑스어 'guise'에서 유래. 원래 '방식, 모습'을 의미했으나 점차 '가장, 위장'의 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The spy entered the building under the guise of a pizza delivery man.”
“Under the guise of studying together, they actually spent the evening watching Netflix.”
“The company collected personal data under the guise of improving user experience.”
“She borrowed his car under the guise of running errands, but really went shopping.”
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