词汇 varnish 在中文的含义

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varnish

US /ˈvɑːr.nɪʃ/
UK /ˈvɑːr.nɪʃ/
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名词

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

示例:
She applied a coat of varnish to the wooden table.
她给木桌涂了一层清漆
The old floor needed a fresh coat of varnish.
旧地板需要重新涂一层清漆
2.

伪装, 外表

an attractive external appearance that is intended to conceal the true nature or quality of something

示例:
His polite manners were just a thin varnish over his rude personality.
他礼貌的举止只是他粗鲁性格的一层薄薄的伪装
The politician's speech had a varnish of sincerity, but lacked real substance.
这位政治家的演讲带有一层真诚的伪装,但缺乏实质内容。

动词

1.

上清漆, 涂亮光漆

apply varnish to (something)

示例:
He spent the afternoon varnishing the antique chest.
他花了一个下午给古董箱上清漆
The carpenter will varnish the newly installed shelves tomorrow.
木匠明天会给新安装的架子上清漆
2.

掩饰, 伪装

conceal or disguise (something) with an attractive outward appearance

示例:
He tried to varnish his mistakes with excuses.
他试图用借口掩饰自己的错误。
The company tried to varnish the negative news with positive spin.
公司试图用积极的宣传来掩盖负面新闻。
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