camouflage
noun usuk/ˈkæm.ə.flɑːʒ/
[ U ]（军事）掩护，隐蔽，伪装
the use of leaves, branches, paints, and clothes for hiding soldiers or military equipment so that they cannot be seen against their surroundings
a camouflage jacket 迷彩夹克衫
[ S or U ]（动植物的）保护色，保护形状
the way that the colour or shape of an animal or plant appears to mix with its natural environment to prevent it from being seen by attackers
The lizard's light brown skin acts as (a) camouflage in the desert sand. 蜥蜴浅棕色的皮肤充当它在沙漠里的保护色。
[ S or U ]掩饰；伪装；隐瞒
something that is meant to hide something, or behaviour that is intended to hide the truth
Using smoke as (a) camouflage, the army advanced up the hill. 军队利用烟雾作掩护向山上挺进。
He believed that her kindness was merely a camouflage for her real intentions. 他认为她的好心不过是为了掩饰她的真实意图。