overlay
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/ˌəʊvərˈleɪ/
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/ˌəʊvəˈleɪ/
to place something on top of another thing to completely cover it; to be positioned on top of a surface
He overlaid the table with a beautiful lace tablecloth.
他用一块漂亮的蕾丝桌布覆盖了桌子。
to add something, like a feeling or quality, to another thing so that it seems to cover or envelop it
The room was overlaid with a sense of sadness.
房间里弥漫着一种悲伤的感觉。
a transparent sheet with designs, images, or text that can be placed on top of another sheet to alter its appearance
The teacher used an overlay with a grid to help the students understand the map better.
老师使用带有网格的覆盖层帮助学生更好地理解地图。
something that is placed on top of or covers another thing
The artist applied an overlay of glitter to the painting.
艺术家在画作上应用了一层闪光粉。