veneer
US /vəˈnɪr/
UK /vəˈnɪər/
名詞
1.
飾面, 薄板
a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material
範例:
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The antique cabinet had a beautiful walnut veneer.
這件古董櫃子有漂亮的胡桃木飾面。
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They used a cheap wood with a high-quality veneer to make the table.
他們用廉價木材和高品質飾面製作了這張桌子。
2.
外表, 掩飾
an attractive outer appearance that is used to conceal something unpleasant or undesirable
範例:
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Beneath his calm veneer, he was extremely nervous.
在他平靜的外表下，他非常緊張。
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The city's modern architecture provided a thin veneer over its historical problems.
這座城市的現代建築為它的歷史問題提供了一層薄薄的掩飾。
動詞
1.
飾面, 鑲飾
cover (something) with a decorative layer of fine wood or other material
範例:
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They decided to veneer the old table with a new layer of oak.
他們決定用一層新的橡木飾面覆蓋舊桌子。
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The cabinet doors were veneered with exotic wood.
櫥櫃門用異國木材飾面。
2.
掩飾, 遮蓋
to disguise or conceal (something unpleasant or undesirable) with an attractive outer appearance
範例:
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He tried to veneer his true intentions with false promises.
他試圖用虛假的承諾掩飾自己的真實意圖。
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The company tried to veneer its financial troubles with a positive public image.
該公司試圖用積極的公眾形象掩蓋其財務困境。