| 单词 | a veneer of politeness/sophistication etc |
| 释义 | a veneer of politeness/sophistication etc From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englisha veneer of politeness/sophistication etca veneer of politeness/sophistication etcformal behaviour that hides someone’s real character or feelingsA thin veneer of politeness hid Lady Bride’s growing anger. → veneerExamples from the Corpusthin veneer• By this he means acquiring a thin veneer of knowledge to mask his corruption.• Above that is a thin veneer of hard cases, who continue offending into their twenties.• A thin veneer of cork is bonded of a painted backing shows through in places to create a two-colour finish.• I was afraid alcohol would eat through the thin veneer of self-control.• Under this thin veneer of modesty lies a monster of greed. |
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