varnish
US /ˈvɑːr.nɪʃ/
UK /ˈvɑːr.nɪʃ/

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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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