veneer

• 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。

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.

1. Thin wood layerB2formal

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

   薄木片

   • 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.

   同义词coveringfacinglaminateoverlaysheetingsurface

2. Decorative building coatingB2formal

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

   饰面

   • 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.

   同义词claddingcoatingcoveringfacingoverlaysheathingsidingsurface

3. Superficial appearanceC1formal

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

   表面功夫

   • 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.

   同义词facadefrontglossmaskpretensesemblanceshowsurface

   反义词coreessencerealitysubstancetruth

• 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。

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

1. Cover with veneerB2formal

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

   贴面

   • 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.

   同义词coatfacelaminateoverlaysheathesurface