varnish
US /ˈvɑːr.nɪʃ/
UK /ˈvɑːr.nɪʃ/
1.
pernis, pelitur
resin dissolved in a liquid for applying on wood, metal, or other materials to form a hard, clear, shiny surface when dry
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She applied a coat of varnish to the wooden table.
Dia mengoleskan lapisan pernis pada meja kayu.
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The old floor needed a fresh coat of varnish.
Lantai tua itu membutuhkan lapisan pernis baru.
2.
lapisan, kedok
an attractive external appearance that is intended to conceal the true nature or quality of something
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His polite manners were just a thin varnish over his rude personality.
Sikap sopannya hanyalah lapisan tipis yang menutupi kepribadian kasarnya.
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The politician's speech had a varnish of sincerity, but lacked real substance.
Pidato politikus itu memiliki lapisan ketulusan, tetapi kurang substansi nyata.
1.
mempernis, melitur
apply varnish to (something)
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He spent the afternoon varnishing the antique chest.
Dia menghabiskan sore hari untuk mempernis peti antik itu.
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The carpenter will varnish the newly installed shelves tomorrow.
Tukang kayu akan mempernis rak yang baru dipasang besok.
2.
menutupi, menyamarkan
conceal or disguise (something) with an attractive outward appearance
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He tried to varnish his mistakes with excuses.
Dia mencoba menutupi kesalahannya dengan alasan.
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The company tried to varnish the negative news with positive spin.
Perusahaan mencoba menutupi berita negatif dengan putaran positif.