1. 化装;伪装;冒充
To masquerade as someone or something means to pretend to be that person or thing, particularly in order to deceive other people.

2. 虚假的行为;掩饰;欺骗
A masquerade is an attempt to deceive people about the true nature or identity of something.

3. 化装晚会
A masquerade is an event such as a party or dance where people dress up in disguise and wear masks.

1. making a false outward show

e.g. a beggar's masquerade of wealth

2. a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party

Synonym: fancy dressmasquerade costume

3. a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

Synonym: masquerade partymasquemask