单词 | gloss |
释义 | gloss 1 ![]() n. 1. A surface shininess or luster. 2. A kind of paint that dries to a shiny finish. 3. A cosmetic that adds shine or luster, such as lip gloss. 4. A superficially or deceptively attractive appearance or good reputation: The firm lost some of its gloss when its investments performed poorly. tr.v. glossed, gloss·ing, gloss·es Phrasal Verb: 1. To give a bright sheen or luster to. 2. To apply a gloss to: glossed her lips. gloss over To make attractive or acceptable by deception or superficial treatment: a résumé that glossed over the applicant's lack of experience. [Perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Icelandic glossi, a spark; see ghel-2 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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