conceal

Compared meaning: to put something where it cannot be seen (verb).

比较义项：把某物放在看不见的地方；藏起来（动词）。

• hide

  The everyday, neutral word for putting something or yourself where it can't be seen; used in casual, general contexts for both people and objects.

  日常、中性的词，表示把某物（或自己）放到看不见的地方；用于口语和一般语境，可指人也可指物。

  Tom hid the presents in the garage so the kids wouldn't find them.

  汤姆把礼物藏在车库里，这样孩子们就找不到了。

• conceal 本词

  More formal and deliberate; suggests careful, intentional effort to prevent discovery, and is common in serious, official, or written contexts such as concealed weapons or evidence.

  更正式、更强调故意、谨慎的隐藏行为，常用于严肃、正式或书面语境（如藏匿武器、隐瞒证据）。

  The suspect had concealed a knife inside his jacket pocket.

  嫌疑人把一把刀藏在夹克口袋里。

Both words mean to put something or yourself where others cannot see it. Hide is the everyday, neutral word for both people and objects in casual contexts. Conceal is more formal, suggesting careful effort to prevent discovery, common in serious or official contexts.

这两个词在“藏起来”这个意义上很接近，但语气不同：hide 是日常口语中最常用的说法，可以指人也可指物；conceal 更正式，强调有意、谨慎地隐藏，常见于严肃或书面语境，如隐瞒信息、藏匿武器等。