veneer

A thin layer of superior material applied to a base of inferior material for decorative or protective purposes, or an ornamental coating applied to a building.

ruТонкий слой более качественного материала, нанесённый на основу из менее ценного материала в декоративных или защитных целях, или декоративное покрытие, наносимое на здание.esCapa fina de un material de mejor calidad aplicada sobre una base de material menos valioso con fines decorativos o protectores, o revestimiento decorativo aplicado a un edificio.frMince couche d'un matériau de meilleure qualité appliquée sur une base en matériau moins précieux à des fins décoratives ou de protection, ou revêtement décoratif posé sur un bâtiment.deEine dünne Schicht aus hochwertigerem Material, die dekorativ oder schützend auf einen weniger wertvollen Untergrund aufgebracht wird, oder eine dekorative Verkleidung bzw. Verblendung an einem Gebäude.ptCamada fina de material de melhor qualidade aplicada sobre uma base de material menos nobre com fins decorativos ou de proteção; revestimento decorativo aplicado em uma superfície ou fachada.zh贴在劣质材料表面的优质薄层，用于装饰或保护；也指建筑物表面的装饰性覆盖层。arطبقة رقيقة من مادة أجود توضع على سطح مادة أقل قيمة لأغراض زخرفية أو وقائية، أو غلاف أو كساء زخرفي يوضع على واجهة مبنى.

1. Thin wood layer B2 formal

   A thin layer of high-quality wood glued onto a cheaper base material for decoration or protection.

   • The cabinet is made of particleboard with a cherry wood veneer.
   • They applied a thin veneer of mahogany to the tabletop.
   • Veneer is often used to give furniture an expensive look without the cost.

   ruШпонesChapa de maderafrPlaque de placagedeFurnierptFolha de madeirazh薄木片arقشرة الخشب

   Синонимы: coveringfacinglaminateoverlaysheetingsurface

2. Decorative building coating B2 formal

   An ornamental or protective outer layer applied to a building's surface.

   • The building's facade is covered with a stone veneer.
   • Brick veneer is a popular choice for modern homes.
   • The architect specified a marble veneer for the lobby walls.

   ruОблицовкаesRevestimiento decorativo de edificiosfrRevêtement décoratif de façadedeVerblendungptRevestimentozh饰面arتكسية

   Синонимы: claddingcoatingcoveringfacingoverlaysheathingsidingsurface

3. Superficial appearance C1 formal

   A deceptive or superficial outward appearance that hides the true nature of something.

   • His polite manner was just a veneer hiding his true intentions.
   • Beneath the veneer of civilization, there is often chaos.
   • The company's success was a thin veneer over deep financial problems.

   ruВнешний лоскesApariencia superficialfrApparence superficielledeÄußerer ScheinptAparência superficialzh表面功夫arالمظهر الخارجي الخادع

   Синонимы: facadefrontglossmaskpretensesemblanceshowsurface

   Антонимы: coreessencerealitysubstancetruth

• veneers plural form
• veneers' possessive plural form
• veneer's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to cover or overlay with a thin layer of fine material, or figuratively to give a superficial appearance of something.

ruПокрывать или накладывать тонкий слой ценного материала, или в переносном смысле придавать поверхностный вид чему-либо.esCubrir o revestir con una capa fina de material valioso, o en sentido figurado, dar una apariencia superficial a algo.frRecouvrir ou appliquer une fine couche de matériau précieux sur une surface, ou au sens figuré donner une apparence superficielle à quelque chose.deMit einer dünnen Schicht aus wertvollem Material bedecken; im übertragenen Sinn einer Sache einen oberflächlichen Anschein geben.ptCobrir ou revestir com uma fina camada de material valioso, ou, em sentido figurado, dar uma aparência superficial ou falsa a algo.zh给某物贴上或覆盖一层贵重材料的薄层；比喻义为给事物表面加以修饰，使其显得比实际更好。arتغطية شيء أو إلباسه طبقة رقيقة من مادة نفيسة، أو مجازًا إعطاء مظهر سطحي لشيء ما.

1. Cover with veneer B2 formal

   To apply a thin layer of decorative material (such as wood or plastic) over a cheaper or different surface.

   • The carpenter veneered the old table with a beautiful mahogany finish.
   • They veneered the cabinet doors to give them a more expensive look.
   • The company specializes in veneering furniture with exotic woods.

   ruПокрыть шпономesChapearfrPlaquer (recouvrir d'une fine couche décorative)deMit Furnier überziehenptFolhearzh贴面arتلبيس القشرة

   Синонимы: coatfacelaminateoverlaysheathesurface

• veneered past participle
• veneered past simple
• veneering present participle
• veneers third person singular