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to gloss over
[phrase form: gloss]
01
oberflächlich darstellen, weglassen
to briefly explain or describe something, often leaving out complex or technical details
Example
The book 's introduction glossed over the historical context, assuming readers were already familiar with it.
In the meeting, he quickly glossed over the financial report, not delving into the specifics of the budget.
When writing the summary, she chose to gloss over the lengthy legal details, focusing on the main conclusions.
02
verharmlosen, übergehen
to minimize a significant issue, detail, or problem, often by avoiding discussion or acknowledgment
Example
The media often glosses over the environmental impact of the fashion industry.
The report conveniently glossed over the negative financial projections, emphasizing the positive aspects of the business plan.
The CEO could n't gloss over the fact that the company 's revenue had significantly decreased over the past year.
word family
gloss over
gloss over
Verb
Beispiel
The book's introduction glossed over the historical context, assuming readers were already familiar with it.
In the meeting, he quickly glossed over the financial report, not delving into the specifics of the budget.
When writing the summary, she chose to gloss over the lengthy legal details, focusing on the main conclusions.
The professor didn't want to gloss over the challenging topics but ensured students had resources for in-depth understanding.
During the training session, the instructor tended to gloss over the intricacies of the software, leaving some participants confused.
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