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veiled

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adj.以面罩遮掩的,隐藏的

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veiled


adj
a veiled threat, warning, attack, reference etc is expressed so that its exact meaning is hidden or unclear
 His speech is being seen as a veiled attack on asylum-seekers.
 'I'm impressed,' said Greg, with thinly veiled (=only slightly hidden) sarcasm.
 Jasper remained silent and his eyes were veiled (=you could not guess what he was thinking) .