gloss

• 名词，指光滑发亮的表面或光泽；也指对文本的简短解释性注释或评论。

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.

   光泽

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

   同义词burnishgleamlusterpolishsheenshine

2. B2formal

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

   注释

   • 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.

   同义词annotationcommentarydefinitionelucidationexegesisexplanationmarginalianotescholium

3. Superficial appearanceC1formal

   A deceptively attractive or pleasing appearance.

   表象

   • 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.

   同义词disguisefacadefrontguisemaskpretensesemblanceshowsurfaceveneer

   反义词realitysubstancetruth

• 动词，指为文本或词语提供解释、诠释或注释，常使其更易理解。

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.

   上光

   • 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.

   同义词burnishcoatenamelglazelacquerpolishshinevarnish

   反义词dullflattenmatteroughenscuff

2. Explain or interpretB2formal

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

   解释

   • 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.

   同义词annotatecommentdefineelucidateexplainexpoundinterpret

3. Make something appear betterB2informal

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

   粉饰

   • 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.

   同义词embellisheuphemizegildprettifysugarcoatvarnishwhitewash

   反义词exposerevealunmask

短语动词变体gloss over