veneer
UK [və'nɪər] US [-'nɪr] noun
countable or uncountable
■a thin layer of decorative wood or plastic used to cover a cheaper material 饰面薄板；镶板•The wardrobe is made of chipboard with a pine veneer.这个衣柜是用刨花板贴上一层松木镶板制成的。 only singular
■something which hides something unpleasant or unwanted 掩饰物；虚饰•She managed to hide her corrupt dealings under a veneer of respectability.她设法用一层体面的外衣掩盖了自己的腐败勾当。 |