guise

Gestalt, Erscheinungsform, Verkleidung

Die Form, in der jemand oder etwas erscheint, besonders wenn sie das wahre Wesen verbirgt.

In einfachem Englisch: The way someone or something appears, especially when that appearance hides their true nature.

• The actor appeared in a new guise.
• The thief entered in the guise of a cleaner.
• They collected private information under the guise of research.

So benutzt man es: in the guise of someone/something (She appeared in the guise of a wealthy tourist.); under the guise of something (They sold advertising under the guise of independent advice.)

Synonyme: appearance, form, disguise

Häufige Wendungen: in the guise, under the guise, different guise

Deckmantel, Tarnung

Ein äußeres Erscheinungsbild, das die wahre Natur oder Absicht von jemandem oder etwas verbirgt.

In einfachem Englisch: An appearance that hides the true nature or purpose of someone or something.

• He acted under the guise of friendship.
• The advertisement appeared in the guise of a news report.
• They used several guises to hide their real purpose.

So benutzt man es: under the guise of something (They collected private data under the guise of research.); in the guise of someone/something (The thief arrived in the guise of a repair worker.)

Synonyme: cover, disguise

Häufige Wendungen: under the guise, in the guise

Art, Brauch

Eine übliche Art zu sprechen, sich zu verhalten oder etwas zu tun.

In einfachem Englisch: A usual way of speaking, behaving, or doing something.

• He greeted visitors in his customary guise.
• She spoke in her usual guise, slowly and softly.
• Each village followed its own guise in celebrating the harvest.

Synonyme: manner, custom, way

Häufige Wendungen: in his guise, in her guise, customary guise