/ˌmæskəˈreɪd;ˌmɑ:sk-||; ˌmæskəˈred/noun [C] a way of behaving that hides the truth or sb's true feelings 伪装；假扮 masquerade verb [I] masquerade as sth Two people, masquerading as doctors, knocked at the door and asked to see the child. 两个人假扮成医生，敲门要见那个小孩。