an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something (尤指掩饰本性的)外观;外表;表现形式;伪装 he visited in the guise of an inspector. 他伪装成巡视员去探访。 sums paid under the guise of consultancy fees. 以咨询费的名义支付的款项。
语源
Middle English: from Old French, of Germanic origin; related to wise