/dɪ'sɛmb(ə)l/ v. Syn. disguise; pretend (伪装,做作,掩饰) disguise or conceal behind a false appearance; make a false show of Even though John tried to dissemble his motive for taking modern dance, we all knew he was there not to dance but to meet girls.
/hɪ'gɛmənɪ/;/'hɛdʒɛmoʊnɪ/ n. (霸权,盟主权) domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by political group or nation over others When Germany claimed hegemony over Russia, Stalin was outraged.
/'mɔ:kɪʃ/ a. Syn. maudlin (过分多愁善感,感情脆弱到令人作呕的) insincerely emotional; showing a sickly excess of sentiment Whenever Gigi and her boyfriend would sigh and get all lovey-dovey, her little brother would shout, "Yuck!" protesting their mawkish behavior.