| 单词 | enamel |
| 释义 | enamel n. & v. --n 1. a glasslike opaque or semi-transparent coating on metallic or other hard surfaces for ornament or as a preservative lining. 2. a a smooth hard coating. b a cosmetic simulating this. 3. the hard glossy natural coating over the crown of a tooth. 4. painting done in enamel. 5. poet. a smooth bright surface colouring, verdure, etc. --vtr. (enamelled, enamelling; US enameled, enameling) 1. inlay or encrust (a metal etc.) with enamel. 2. portray (figures etc.) with enamel. 3. archaic adorn with varied colours. Phrases and idioms enamel paint a paint that dries to give a smooth hard coat. Derivatives enameller n. enamelwork n. Etymology: ME f. AF enameler, enamailler (as EN-(1), OF esmail f. Gmc) |
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