varnish
US /ˈvɑːr.nɪʃ/
UK /ˈvɑː.nɪʃ/
名詞
1.
清漆, 亮光漆
resin dissolved in a liquid for applying on wood, metal, or other materials to form a hard, clear, shiny surface when dry
範例:
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She applied a coat of varnish to the wooden table.
她給木桌塗了一層清漆。
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The old floor needed a fresh coat of varnish.
舊地板需要重新塗一層清漆。
2.
偽裝, 外表
an attractive external appearance that is intended to conceal the true nature or quality of something
範例:
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His polite manners were just a thin varnish over his rude personality.
他禮貌的舉止只是他粗魯性格的一層薄薄的偽裝。
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The politician's speech had a varnish of sincerity, but lacked real substance.
這位政治家的演講帶有一層真誠的偽裝,但缺乏實質內容。
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