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coat of paint

/kəʊt əv peɪnt/

翻译: 涂在表面上的一层油漆;也常用于比喻只做表面上的改进或快速修补,只改变外观而不解决根本问题。

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/kəʊt əv peɪnt/B1informal
  • zh涂在表面上的一层油漆;也常用于比喻只做表面上的改进或快速修补,只改变外观而不解决根本问题。

A single layer of paint applied to a surface, often used figuratively to describe a superficial improvement or quick fix that changes appearance without addressing deeper issues.

  1. Layer of paintA2formal

    A single application of paint to a surface.

    zh一层漆

    • The wall needs a fresh coat of paint.
    • He applied a second coat of paint to the door.
    • A coat of paint can completely change the look of a room.
  2. Superficial improvementB2informal

    A minor or cosmetic change that improves the appearance of something without altering its substance.

    zh表面功夫

    • The company just gave the old website a new coat of paint.
    • His argument was just a coat of paint on the same old idea.
    • The house needs more than a coat of paint; it needs structural repairs.