shellac
US /ʃəˈlæk/
UK /ʃəˈlæk/
名词
虫胶清漆
a resinous substance, usually yellowish to brownish, obtained from the secretions of the lac insect, used as a varnish or in making phonograph records
示例:
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The antique table was finished with a coat of shellac.
这张古董桌涂了一层虫胶清漆。
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Artists often use shellac as a protective coating for their work.
艺术家经常使用虫胶清漆作为作品的保护涂层。
动词
1.
涂虫胶清漆
to coat or finish with shellac
示例:
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He decided to shellac the old wooden floor to restore its shine.
他决定用虫胶清漆涂刷旧木地板，以恢复其光泽。
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The craftsman carefully shellacked each piece of furniture.
工匠小心翼翼地用虫胶清漆涂刷每一件家具。
2.
彻底击败, 痛批
to defeat decisively or overwhelmingly
示例:
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Our team managed to shellac the opposition in the final game.
我们的队伍在决赛中彻底击败了对手。
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The critics shellacked the new movie, calling it a disaster.
评论家们痛批这部新电影，称其为一场灾难。