to veneer
01
贴面, 用一层薄薄的装饰材料覆盖物体表面
to cover the surface of an object with a thin layer of decorative material for a more appealing appearance
Transitive: to veneer surface
例子
The carpenter decided to veneer the tabletop with a layer of fine wood for an elegant finish.
木匠决定用一层细木贴面桌面，以获得优雅的饰面。
To give the cabinets a modern look, the homeowner chose to veneer them with sleek, contemporary material.
为了给橱柜一个现代的外观，房主选择用光滑、现代的材料贴面它们。
Veneer
01
饰面, 贴面
a decorative surface layer used to enhance the appearance of a structure
例子
The house had a marble veneer that made it look luxurious.
那所房子有大理石饰面，使其看起来豪华。
They added a stone veneer to the exterior walls.
他们在外墙添加了石材饰面。
02
饰面, 薄木层
a thin layer of wood that is applied to the surface of a less expensive wood to improve its appearance or durability
例子
The table had a cherry veneer over pine wood.
那张桌子在松木上有一层樱桃木饰面。
She repaired the cabinet by applying a new veneer.
她通过应用新的饰面修复了橱柜。
03
清漆, 欺骗性的外表
a superficial appearance that hides the true nature of something
例子
His kindness was just a veneer hiding his selfishness.
他的善良只是隐藏他自私的一种表象。
She kept a veneer of calm during the stressful meeting.
在紧张的会议期间，她保持了冷静的外表。
