varnish

US /ˈvɑːr.nɪʃ/
UK /ˈvɑːr.nɪʃ/
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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

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

伪装, 外表

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.
他礼貌的举止只是他粗鲁性格的一层薄薄的伪装。
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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。
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facadefrontmaskdisguiseveneer
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上清漆, 涂亮光漆

apply varnish to (something)

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

掩饰, 伪装

conceal or disguise (something) with an attractive outward appearance

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He tried to varnish his mistakes with excuses.
他试图用借口掩饰自己的错误。
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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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concealdisguisemaskhidecover up
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nail varnish