gloss

• Ein Substantiv, das eine glänzende oder polierte Oberfläche bezeichnet, sowie eine kurze erläuternde Anmerkung oder ein Kommentar zu einem Text.

A noun referring to a shiny or lustrous surface finish, or a brief explanatory note or comment on a text.

1. Shiny surfaceB1formal

   A shine or luster on a smooth surface.

   Glanz

   • The paint gave the wood a beautiful gloss.
   • She applied a gloss to her lips.
   • The car's gloss was damaged by the hailstorm.

   Synonymeburnishgleamlusterpolishsheenshine

2. B2formal

   A brief explanation or note added to a text to clarify a word or phrase.

   Erläuterung

   • The editor added a gloss to explain the archaic term.
   • The manuscript contains many glosses in the margins.
   • The student wrote a gloss next to the difficult passage.

   Synonymeannotationcommentarydefinitionelucidationexegesisexplanationmarginalianotescholium

3. Superficial appearanceC1formal

   A deceptively attractive or pleasing appearance.

   Äußerer Glanz

   • The company's glossy image hid its financial troubles.
   • Beneath the gloss of success, there was deep unhappiness.
   • The report put a gloss on the negative results.

   Synonymedisguisefacadefrontguisemaskpretensesemblanceshowsurfaceveneer

   Antonymerealitysubstancetruth

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, einen Text oder ein Wort zu erklären, zu interpretieren oder zu kommentieren, oft um es verständlicher zu machen.

A verb used to indicate the act of providing an explanation, interpretation, or commentary on a text or word, often to make it clearer.

1. Apply a shiny coatingB1formal

   To apply a shiny or glossy substance to a surface.

   Glänzende Schicht auftragen

   • She glossed the wooden table to make it shine.
   • The artist glossed the painting for a polished finish.
   • He glossed his lips with a clear balm.

   Synonymeburnishcoatenamelglazelacquerpolishshinevarnish

   Antonymedullflattenmatteroughenscuff

2. Explain or interpretB2formal

   To provide an explanation or interpretation of a word or text.

   Erklären

   • The scholar glossed the ancient manuscript for modern readers.
   • She glossed the difficult passage in the poem.
   • The teacher glossed the technical terms for the students.

   Synonymeannotatecommentdefineelucidateexplainexpoundinterpret

3. Make something appear betterB2informal

   To treat something superficially to make it seem more attractive or acceptable.

   Beschönigen

   • He tried to gloss over his mistakes during the interview.
   • The report glossed the company's financial troubles.
   • She glossed the situation to avoid conflict.

   Synonymeembellisheuphemizegildprettifysugarcoatvarnishwhitewash

   Antonymeexposerevealunmask

Phrasal-Variantengloss over