belie /bɪˈlaɪ/ TEM8 ( belying, belied, belies )

• 1. 

  V-T If one thing belies another, it hides the true situation and so creates a false idea or image of someone or something. 掩饰

  例：

  Her looks belie her 50 years.

  她的容貌掩饰着她的50岁年龄。

• 2. 

  V-T If one thing belies another, it proves that the other thing is not true or genuine. 证明…为虚假

  例：

  The facts of the situation belie his testimony.

  事实情况证明他的证词是虚假的。