词典释义：
a piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face
面纱；面罩
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a white bridal veil .白色新娘面纱。
a piece of linen or other fabric forming part of a nun's headdress, resting on the head and shoulders
（修女的）头巾。
a thing that conceals, disguises , or obscures something
遮盖物；掩饰物
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shrouded in an eerie veil of mist .隐藏在一片怪诞的薄雾中。
【植】 菌幕。
(in Jewish antiquity)the piece of precious cloth separating the sanctuary from the body of the Temple or the Tabernacle
（古犹太教）圣布。
cover with or as though with a veil
（似）以面纱遮掩
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she veiled her face .她用面纱遮着脸。
[usu. as adj.
掩饰；隐蔽
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a thinly veiled threat .几乎是赤裸裸的威胁。
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beyond the veil in a mysterious or hidden place or state, especially the unknown state of life after death 死后未知世界 -
draw a veil over avoid discussing or calling attention to （something）, especially because it is embarrassing or unpleasant 避而不谈； 隐瞒 -
take the veil become a nun 当修女
"Middle English： from Anglo-Norman French
