veneer
US /vəˈnɪr/
UK /vəˈnɪər/
名词
1.
饰面, 薄板
a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material
示例:
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The antique cabinet had a beautiful walnut veneer.
这件古董柜子有漂亮的胡桃木饰面。
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They used a cheap wood with a high-quality veneer to make the table.
他们用廉价木材和高质量饰面制作了这张桌子。
2.
外表, 掩饰
an attractive outer appearance that is used to conceal something unpleasant or undesirable
示例:
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Beneath his calm veneer, he was extremely nervous.
在他平静的外表下，他非常紧张。
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The city's modern architecture provided a thin veneer over its historical problems.
这座城市的现代建筑为它的历史问题提供了一层薄薄的掩饰。
动词
1.
饰面, 镶饰
cover (something) with a decorative layer of fine wood or other material
示例:
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They decided to veneer the old table with a new layer of oak.
他们决定用一层新的橡木饰面覆盖旧桌子。
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The cabinet doors were veneered with exotic wood.
橱柜门用异国木材饰面。
2.
掩饰, 遮盖
to disguise or conceal (something unpleasant or undesirable) with an attractive outer appearance
示例:
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He tried to veneer his true intentions with false promises.
他试图用虚假的承诺掩饰自己的真实意图。
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The company tried to veneer its financial troubles with a positive public image.
该公司试图用积极的公众形象掩盖其财务困境。