Wordiyo

varnish

🇬🇧 UK/'vɑ:niʃ/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A clear liquid coating that dries to form a hard, glossy, protective surface; a superficially attractive appearance.

清漆，亮漆；表面光泽，虚饰

v.

To apply varnish to a surface; to conceal faults with a deceptively attractive appearance.

涂清漆；粉饰，掩盖

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
varnishother
=varnish

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The carpenter applied three coats of varnish to protect the wooden table.

  • 2.

    Politicians tried to varnish over their corruption with false promises.

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