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varnish

/ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/ American
  • n. 清漆
  • v. 涂清漆, 粉饰
Definition
  • n. a clear liquid painted onto wood to give it a hard shiny surface
  • v. to cover something with varnish, or to make it look better than it really is
Example
He applied a thin layer of varnish to protect the wooden table.
他给木桌刷了一层清漆来保护它。