shellac

🇺🇸 /ʃəˈlæk/ 🇬🇧 /ʃəˈlæk/
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noun
R

A hard, shiny material made from the secretions of the lac insect, used as a protective coating on furniture and other items.

The antique table was coated with a thick layer of shellac to protect its finish.

这张古董桌子涂了一层厚厚的虫胶以保护其表面。

verb
R

To apply a protective and shiny coating of shellac to an object.

The craftsman shellacked the wooden table to give it a glossy finish.

工匠给木桌涂上了虫胶,使其表面光滑。

R

To defeat someone or something easily and by a large margin.

The football team shellacked their opponents, winning the game 7-0.

足球队以7-0的比分击败了对手。

translation

n. 虫胶
v. 涂虫胶, 彻底击败

词形变化

3rd Present shellacs
Past shellacked
Perfect shellacked
Progressive shellacking
Plural shellacs