1. Veneer(/vəˈnɪər/)
词源:源自德语Furnier(镶面板),经法语vernis(清漆)演变
核心语义:
-- 名词:指木材、塑料等材料的饰面薄层(技术术语)
例:The cabinet has an oak veneer.(橱柜有橡木贴面)
-- 引申义:表面粉饰(带贬义)
例:His politeness is just a veneer.(他的礼貌只是表面功夫)
语用特征:
• 多用于建筑/家具领域(77% ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
word-vs-word-cn
【Veneer】 is a very thin layer of material or a superficial manner.
- We applied a 【veneer】 of walnut to the ugly pine table.
- Their dissatisfaction was disguised by a 【veneer】 of friendliness.
【Venire】 is a prospective juror panel from which a jury is selected.
- Ten members of the 【venire】 received instructions from the court.