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gloss

英[glɒs] 美[ɡlɑs]
  • n. 光彩;注释;假象
  • vt. 使光彩;掩盖;注释
  • n. (Gloss)人名;(德、西、捷)格洛斯

英英释意


1. an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
2. an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
3. the property of being smooth and shiny
4. an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading;
"he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity"
"he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction"
"the situation soon took on a different color"