varnish
UK ['vɑ:.nɪʃ] US ['vɑ:r-] noun countable or uncountable
■a liquid which is painted onto wood or paintings to protect the surface, or the hard shiny surface it produces when it dries 清漆；罩光漆；亮光漆•Polyurethane varnish provides a tough, scratch-resistant finish.聚胺酯罩光漆可以形成一层坚硬防划的表面。 •a final coat of (clear) varnish最后一层清漆 •The varnish had been deliberately scratched.清漆层被故意刮花了。
UK ['vɑ:.nɪʃ] US ['vɑ:r-] verb transitive
■to put varnish on a surface 为…上清漆•They decided to spend the weekend varnishing their boat.他们决定用周末的时间给他们的船上清漆。 UK
■to use nail varnish 涂指甲油 |