masklike

/mˈæsklaɪk/ adj

Resembling a mask.

Word Origin Masklike combines mask (a face covering) and like 'similar to.' Mask itself may come from Arabic 'maskhara' 'buffoon, mockery' — so a mask was originally a disguise for jesting. Masklike means resembling that hidden, disguised appearance. The same like suffix gives us childlike, lifelike.

adj Resembling a mask.

His expression remained masklike throughout the interrogation, revealing no emotion.

(形容词) 面具般的

在整个审讯过程中,他的表情始终像面具一样,不露任何情绪。

(adjetivo) Similar a una máscara.

Su expresión permaneció como una máscara durante el interrogatorio, sin revelar emoción alguna.

(adjectif) figé; impassible; masqué; inexpressif [Qui ressemble à un masque ; figé et inexpressif comme un masque.]

Son visage est resté masklike durant tout l'interrogatoire, ne laissant transparaître aucune émotion.

(Adjektiv) maskenhaft; maskenartig [**masklike** *Adj.* – einer Maske ähnlich, besonders in Bezug auf einen starren, ausdruckslosen Gesichtsausdruck.]

Sein Gesicht blieb während des Verhörs **masklike** und verriet keine Gefühlsregung.

(形容詞) 仮面のような。 表情がなくて無感情な様子。

彼の表情は尋問中ずっと仮面のように無表情で、何の感情も見せなかった。

(adjetivo) semelhante a uma máscara; com expressão de máscara [Semelhante a uma máscara.]

Sua expressão permaneceu semelhante a uma máscara durante o interrogatório, sem revelar emoção.

Word parts: mask + like

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