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单词 whitewash
释义 whitewash
n. & v.
--n
  1. a solution of quicklime or of whiting and size for whitening walls etc.
  2. a means employed to conceal mistakes or faults in order to clear a person or institution of imputations.
--vtr.
  1. cover with whitewash.
  2. attempt by concealment to clear the reputation of.
  3. (in passive) (of an insolvent) get a fresh start by passage through a bankruptcy court.
  4. US defeat (an opponent) without allowing any opposing score.
Derivatives
whitewasher n.
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