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varnished

UK //ˈvɑːnɪʃt//US //ˈvɑːrnɪʃt//

词源

源自中古英语vernish,来自古法语vernis,最终源于中世纪拉丁语veronix(一种树脂)。14世纪开始使用,最初指用于保护和装饰的树脂涂料。

adjective

❶ 指物体表面涂有清漆或类似涂料,使其变得光滑、有光泽且受到保护。常用于描述家具、地板或艺术品等经过处理的表面。

“The varnished table reflected the sunlight beautifully.”

(上了清漆的桌子在阳光下反射出美丽的光泽。)

“She admired the varnished wooden floor in the old house.”

(她很欣赏老房子里上了清漆的木地板。)

同义词:lacquered, polished, glazed

verb

❶ 给物体表面涂上清漆的动作,使其获得保护层或装饰性光泽。这是varnish的过去式和过去分词形式。

“He varnished the wooden chair to protect it from moisture.”

(他给木椅上了清漆以防潮。)

“She had varnished her nails with clear polish for the party.”

(她为参加派对给指甲涂了透明亮油。)

同义词:coated, sealed, finished

常见短语

varnished truth — 指经过美化或修饰的真相,表面光鲜但可能掩盖了某些事实。常用于批评性语境。

“His account of events was a varnished truth that omitted key details.”

(他对事件的描述是经过修饰的真相,遗漏了关键细节。)